Alabama vs. Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium Reportedly Struggling to Sell Tickets

Alabama and Wisconsin are slated to kick off the 2015 college football season in style with a prime-time showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday night, but the house may not be packed when the collegiate titans clash. 

According to NFL.com's Gil Brandt, only 40,000 tickets have been sold thus far, with "very few bought" by Wisconsin fans. AT&T Stadium—the home of the Dallas Cowboys—seats 85,000 spectators.  

In addition to the anticipated absence of Badgers faithful, Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News added Alabama fans likely won't turn out in droves: 

With fans from both sides needing to invest serious time in order to travel to Arlington, the hesitancy to commit makes sense. 

But even if the stadium isn't filled to capacity come game time, the Badgers and Crimson Tide should provide great theater under the lights.

Alabama rolls into Saturday night's showdown ranked third in the season's first Associated Press Top 25, with Wisconsin slotting in 17 spots lower at No. 20. 

The meeting will be just the second all-time between Wisconsin and Alabama, with the former owning a 1-0 series edge after capturing a shutout victory back in 1928. However, coach Nick Saban's side appears primed to knot the series at one game apiece as it seeks to start the 2015 campaign on a high note following last year's disappointing College Football Playoff exit.