Alabama offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman is in his fourth year in Tuscaloosa. He’s been battling for a starting spot throughout the offseason, and that competition has him especially emotional heading into the first game of the 2016 season.

Bozeman talked about his childhood dream in an emotional Instagram post Saturday:

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Alabama is favored by 11.5 points heading into the primetime showdown.