Crews are hard at work transitioning the stadium from the New Year's game to this Thursday's National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns.

Texas fans from around the country are making their way to Pasadena. Folks who made the trip in 2005 said the experience is worth the effort.

"Number one, the Rose Bowl is probably one of the most beautiful stadiums outside of memorial stadium, and, number two, just the excitement of playing in the National Championship," Longhorn fan Bill Enis said. "I'd say ‘Definitely come, if you can get tickets.’ It's a wonderful experience."

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Starting Monday and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday News 8 will have a live one-hour special every night at 7 p.m. featuring exclusive interviews, pre game stats and other behind-the-scene events from Pasadena. The segment will re-air at 11 p.m. every night.

For News 8’s complete schedule of our National Championship Special, as well as teams highlights, videos and even viewer submitted photos, check out our Horns Stampede section.