Go Buckeyes?
The Texas Longhorns are taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday night in the Cotton Bowl as part of the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. The winner will move on to the College Football Playoff final to play Notre Dame for a national championship on Monday, Jan. 20.
At halftime, Ohio State leads the Longhorns 14-7 in Texas' own state. The Buckeyes scored on their opening drive then shut down Texas until its last possession of the half when the Longhorns finally scored on an 18-yard pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue with 29 seconds left.
The game wasn't tied for long, though. Just one play later, TreVeyon Henderson took a screen pass for a 75-yard TD to give the Buckeyes the lead again with 13 seconds left.
Since this game kicked off a little after 6:30 p.m. CT, Sooner Nation has made its allegiance publicly known on social media. It was proven OU fans root for the Sooners and whoever is playing the Texas Longhorns.
As conference pride is at an all-time low, it's still seemingly the highest in the SEC, which both OU and Texas left the Big 12 for just before this season kicked off. But that move or conference bragging rights do not matter to the OU faithful.
Texas playing in a big-time game against another unlikable opponent is a reminder that no matter what, Sooner Nation hates the Longhorns and Texas always sucks.
And OU fans aren't the only ones.
Texas haters unite to aid the Buckeyes in their battle tonight! pic.twitter.com/waBymmtYoS
— Raider Ty (@RaiderTy92) January 10, 2025
Our rooting interest tonight: pic.twitter.com/d2RXuoOfxy
— The REF (@KREFsports) January 10, 2025
A known bad luck charm supporting Texas is good luck for Longhorn haters.
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! https://t.co/LL6biUs97u
— Boomer Beamer (@ImDerBatman) January 11, 2025
And we're sure there's no way both teams can lose?
I hope neither team has fun.
— Stormin In Norman (@StorminInNorman) January 11, 2025
For those asking: my outfit for this game https://t.co/YCgDCfuQjD pic.twitter.com/S2BkbTOOLT
— Alex Storako (@alexstorako) January 10, 2025
Narratives for tonight
— Boomer Beamer (@ImDerBatman) January 10, 2025
If Texas loses, it’s because they suck and collapsed once again after playing a real team.
If Texas wins, it’s because Ohio State wanted to spite OU for Baker’s flag plant
Again, Go Buckeyes??
Touchdown OHIO STATE!!
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) January 11, 2025
Either way, today is just like every other day.
Yes
— Does Texas Suck Today? (@texassucksdaily) January 9, 2025
And there's plenty of Texas hate going on over at the Stormin' in Norman Facebook page.