Yesterday was the first official day of Texas and Oklahoma being in the SEC, and boy, social media did not disappoint.
Some people in social acted nicely, and weβre happy to have two historic programs join the league. On the other hand, people who have a history with those two teams were not as welcoming. Specifically, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas A&M fans greeted Texas and Oklahoma with animosity.
Some Big 12 teams digitally waved goodbye to their former foes in the most hilarious way. However, Texas and Oklahoma fans have taken the move in stride.
If this is how the new SEC is starting, I can't wait until the games roll in. Watching historic rivalries like Texas with Texas A&M and Arkansas, or Oklahoma and Missouri will add an entirely different level to the conference. The potential for new rivalries that just make sense to flourish is bigger than ever before, like Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Social Media Reactions
Texas and Oklahoma Reactions
ππ¨π¦π βοΈ#OUxSEC pic.twitter.com/TLhNSEe6EU
β Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) July 1, 2024
A new era has arrived π€@TexasLonghorns x @SEC pic.twitter.com/8LRM3rl0GI
β Texas Football (@TexasFootball) July 1, 2024
SEC isn't ready for us! π€π€π½ https://t.co/aN9fpf3ful
β Longhorn Football EditsβοΈ (@UTFootballEdits) July 1, 2024
Here's a small jab at former Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley.
Joe C just went scorched earth on a former #Sooners coach about the SEC move. This via SEC Now on SEC Network. pic.twitter.com/rDfY91HEqC
β Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) July 1, 2024
Away games are gonna be sooo fun. π₯Ήπ€ https://t.co/JGelRQtV5q
β Mac (@SilverbackMac11) July 1, 2024
Other SEC Fans Reactions
Fixed it for you https://t.co/8h2dVp3i3z pic.twitter.com/IUkerCxgIG
β Emily BAMA BY FIDDY (@elbuckner) July 1, 2024
ποΈποΈ https://t.co/0VuQDYyEQR
β Reggie (@i_am_reggie) July 1, 2024
SEC fans welcoming Texas and Oklahoma fans to the league⦠pic.twitter.com/yJfVE5i7X5
β CousinShane (@BigOrangeVolz) July 1, 2024
Official SEC/SEC Network Posts
A new era of the SEC is here π@TexasLonghorns | @OU_Athletics pic.twitter.com/K3cAdDRVDA
β SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 30, 2024
.@finebaum making friends in Norman βοΈπ pic.twitter.com/uNrQdl474n
β SEC Network (@SECNetwork) July 1, 2024
What a night in Austin π€π @TexasLonghorns pic.twitter.com/CjBiUKk6dU
β SEC Network (@SECNetwork) July 1, 2024
TCU Says Goodbye
ππ° ππ°π―π¨, π±π’π³π΅π―π¦π³π΄#GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/TE01xciRYB
β TCU Athletics (@TCU_Athletics) July 1, 2024
SEC Shorts Says Hello
Oklahoma and Texas join the SEC.
β SEC Shorts (@SECShorts) July 1, 2024
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