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Social Media reactions from Texas and Oklahoma officially joining the SEC

Austin Farmer
Austin Farmer

Razorbackers

People take photos of an SEC sign outside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., during a celebration for OU joining the Southeastern Conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, July 1, 2024. / BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY

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 we’re 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

Here's a small jab at former Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley.

Other SEC Fans Reactions

Official SEC/SEC Network Posts

TCU Says Goodbye

SEC Shorts Says Hello

Austin Farmer

Austin Farmer

Austin Farmer has covered Razorback sports since 2022. In that time, he's had multiple stops at sites like SB Nation's Arkansas Fight, Hawg Country, and USA Today's Razorback Wire and Clemson Wire. For the majority of his life, Austin has lived a short drive from Fayetteville and has followed the Hogs since he could walk. Austin has a Bachelor's degree in History from Henderson State University.