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During Bear Bryant's tenure as head coach at the University of Alabama from 1958 to 1982, he faced the University of Texas a total of 10 times. Bryant's record against Texas was 5 wins and 5 losses. These matchups included some notable games, such as the 1964 Orange Bowl, which Alabama won, and the 1970 game where Texas emerged victorious.

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