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Razorback nation begins to spiral after Arkansas baseball's loss in the CWS

The PTHD has come out in full force.
ByAustin Farmer|
Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Zach Root (33) walks off the mound during the second inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Zach Root (33) walks off the mound during the second inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Arkansas in the postseason, especially when the Diamond Hogs make it to Omaha, never makes it easy. The Hogs are heading to the losers' bracket to take on Murray State on Monday afternoon after being shut down by LSU in their first game of the College World Series.

The PTHD (post-traumatic Hog disorder) has hit fans hard, and they've taken to social media to list their grievances, make self-effacing jokes, and scream into the void like Grampa Simpson yelling at the clouds. No doubt tonight's game was important, and the journey to make the CWS final has just become much more difficult. However, some still have hope that the Hogs can overcome this initial error.

The social media reactions below highlight how much of the Razorback nation feels after watching Arkansas lose its first game against the Tigers.

Arkansas baseball vs LSU, CWS: Social media reactions

Starting strong is Hogs fan Randall Hog on X, posting a hilarious meme of the cartoon Bugs Bunny after what looks like a long day. After watching Arkansas baseball come up short in the postseason time and time again, much of Razorback Nation can relate.

HawgSports beat writer Connor Goodson calls back to Arkansas' recent struggles with purple teams in the postseason. In 2023 and 2024, the Hogs ran into TCU and Kansas State, respectively, in the Regional rounds. Both played a part in knocking the Razorbacks out of the tournament those years.

Razorback faithful and former America's Got Talent star Tyler Davis makes a joke about LSU owning Arkansas. It would be funny if it didn't hurt so much.

When Arkansas played Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament, Arkansas' offense was shut down in a similar way. However, the Razorbackers official X account is already looking toward the future against Murray State.

To add insult to injury, Arkansas lost by making small errors on defense and coming up empty on offense, but Oregon State made comically bad plays against a not-so-great Louisville team and still won. Best of Arkansas Sports contributor Michael Main almost foresees the loss on Friday, posting this video and caption.

Kade Anderson was electric

Even in a loss, you have to give credit where it's due. LSU lefty Kade Anderson was amazing on the mound. He single-handedly held the best offense in the country to three hits and one run in seven innings, striking out seven batters.

One X user put it bluntly. The Razorbacks just couldn't beat one of the best pitchers in the country.

Jake Crain of Crain & Co. points out that Anderson had a performance that some people only dream of. Anderson probably did cement his legacy with that performance, and the Hogs just happened to be the victims.

Is Arkansas the Gonzaga of college baseball?

One X user makes an interesting point. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had one of the best runs under Mark Few, but they haven't quite gotten over the hump to win a national championship. But is Arkansas really the Gonzaga of college baseball? For how long Dave Van Horn has been on the Hill, one could argue Gonzaga of College Basketball instead.

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