**Why Everyone Hates the Texas Longhorns: Inside the Nationwide Controversy**
The Texas Longhorns are no strangers to hate, and it’s not just coming from their traditional rivals like Oklahoma and Texas A&M. From the infamous **“horns down”** gesture—which even has its own merchandise website offering shirts in 22 school colors—to viral social media rants, the Longhorns have become college football’s most polarizing program.
**CBS Sports’ Josh Pate** only amplified the noise, naming Texas as the **“most hated team in college football”** heading into the 2025 season. During his show, Pate explained the phenomenon:
*“When a Texas fan says, ‘They hate us ’cause they ain’t us,’ they’re half-right. They *do* hate you. They despise you on a cellular level. But I’m not always sure it’s because they ain’t you. Some of these folks hate you and would never want to trade places with you.”*
Pate, who recently toured the state and spoke with fans from various programs, noted that the disdain for Texas is universal. But he also framed the hate as a backhanded compliment:
*“You should always long to be hated. If they don’t hate you, you’re irrelevant.”*
**The Haters’ Hall of Fame**
– **Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark**: Publicly trolled Texas during conference realignment.
– **NFL Star Cam Newton**: Recently took shots at the Longhorns, prompting head coach **Steve Sarkisian** to clap back with a Kobe Bryant quote: *“Haters are a good problem to have. Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones.”*
– **Social Media**: Opposing fans flood platforms like **X (formerly Twitter)** with anti-Texas memes and rants.
**Why All the Hate?**
The Longhorns’ recent success has only fueled the fire. Over the past two seasons, Texas has:
– Gone **24-2** in the regular season.
– Won a **Big 12 Championship**.
– Reached the **SEC Championship** in their first year in the conference.
– Made back-to-back **College Football Playoff Semifinal** appearances.
With **Arch Manning** set to take over at quarterback in 2025 and the Longhorns already projected as **national title contenders**, the hate is unlikely to die down anytime soon.
**The Bottom Line**
Love them or hate them, the Texas Longhorns are impossible to ignore. As Sarkisian’s program continues to thrive, the noise surrounding it only grows louder. And if the haters are any indication, Texas is doing something very, very right.
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**Key Takeaways**:
– **“Horns Down”**: A nationwide symbol of anti-Texas sentiment.
– **Josh Pate**: Calls Texas the “most hated team” in college football.
– **Recent Success**: 24-2 record, Big 12 title, CFP appearances.
– **2025 Outlook**: Arch Manning-led Longhorns are title favorites.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a hater, one thing’s clear: Texas football is the center of the college football universe.
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