Texas & Oklahoma Fans Aren't Ready for the SEC with Josh Pate

Texas and Oklahoma will be playing in the SEC this year, so we brought Josh Pate in to discuss our predictions for how they'll do their first year in this top-tier conference.
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[@StripedSooner]

😂 we dominated the conference when a couple of these supposed daunting mid tier teams were there too. How terrifying 🤣

[@FireSideAfflictions]

You can make an argument that mizzou and A&M are better in the sec. In fact the overall records are better in the sec than the old big 12

[@jesuschristhomeslice9492]

Both those teams are recruiting better in the SEC than they did in the Big12

[@olemancharles4108]

Both those teams couldn't win a national championship in the big 12. And haven't done it in the sec with all the recruiting they've done. But the faggies love buying coaches they can't afford and will continue to do that. They're the worst big 12 team in the sec and will keep that tradition going.

[@nickfra]

A&M went 10-2 in their first year in the SEC and Mizzou went 11-1 in their second, before they started recruiting at a SEC level.

[@jesuschristhomeslice9492]

@nickfra yeah pop years. Now look at the totality.

[@TravisCombs-oi4zo]

@@jesuschristhomeslice9492 10 years is hardly a good sample for a body of work considering Mizzou had an entire staff turnover unexpectedly then got hit with a death penalty.

[@user-zk1di2bk2o]

As a Texas fan I want all the smoke I want to see Texas play all of them

[@user-pe9ti4bi7x]

As a OU fan I like texas mentality I'll take em all on

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

Don't worry about that. You will get it.

[@user-pe9ti4bi7x]

Lets get it

[@strappeduptv3969]

Sir your new to this trust me South Carolina good if you let them be. 😂

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

More competition makes everyone better. See y'all soon 😁

[@stevejohnson6248]

Bad teams worry about tough schedules. I'm happy OU is getting punched in the face their first year. By the end of the season there will be no doubt where they stand.

[@cgiii2440]

Exactly, which is why I want FSU to join the SEC nobody at FSU is scared of the SEC during our dominant stretch from the late 80s to the early 00s we would have dominated ANY conference period.

[@samright4661]

Chokelhoma didn’t play Ga you’re not getting the best

[@floridapmi]

What people are forgetting, this isn't Arkansas, Missouri and South Carolina coming into the SEC, it's Texas and Oklahoma. Big enough brands that are capable of competing with the biggest names in the conference.

[@Damariun224]

Ok lol.

[@JohnThomas296]

@@Damariun224 😬

[@cisco1dog]

😂😂😂😂

[@Damariun224]

@@JohnThomas296 They’ll find out fast

[@jackyhallmark3094]

Missouri and AM were no where near the top of the crop when they were in the big 12. OU and TX were.

[@rachet0708]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Do you honestly think that is saying something????? It's the Big 12 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Once again, you people have serious mental issues.

[@mjuntz707]

Great Point!

[@WheresJiohdee]

Been saying it for years..... I think OU is gonna dominate the SEC. Let's not forget Missouri was middle of the road at best in the Big 12, somehow ended up in the SEC championship game its 1st 2 years in the mighty SEC 🤷🏽‍♂️ Missouri! Not even gonna talk about tx a&m... Average & Mediocre

[@rachet0708]

@WheresJiohdee first of all they went 2-6 in the SEC their first year. They made it the 2nd and 3rd and got their clock cleaned and haven't been back sense. It was more of an indication of Florida and Georgia not being up to their standard than any imagined success by Missouri. Two trips in 12 years???? That's success????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I thought Missouri was "The Show me State".........not the "Make up BS and pass it off as truth in some pathetic attempt to show your ignorance on the internet State."

[@benhynum9879]

It's funny that no one wants to count the number of "have nots" in the SEC.

[@user-xp6qd4sk1j]

SIX different SEC schools have won national titles since start of BCS. No other conference has more than TWO teams able to do it. I would call that a deeper conference that the rest of the country. That's more than the xii, big and ENTIRE left coast COMBINED.

[@Sniper_T_2x]

@@user-xp6qd4sk1jit’s really the coaches tho and not the schools themselves

[@ljgaming639]

Research buddy.

[@user-xp6qd4sk1j]

@@Sniper_T_2x Some schools are better at bringing in top level coaches than others. Its the NAME of school that gets said coach there. Some schools are willing to PAY to get the best coaches.

[@Sniper_T_2x]

@@user-xp6qd4sk1j how many of the SEC champions is Nick Saban lol

[@lanecarr4907]

I mean Texas did beat Alabama on the road🤣

[@joe92]

They're beating the hell out of that "They aren't ready" meme. If only Texas and Oklahoma had been playing major college football of these years. If the Mizzous of the world can adapt, I imagine Texas and Oklahoma can too.

[@patbrooks9823]

How many SEC championships has Missouri won? A&M? Arkansas? South Carolina? Same answer for all: zero.

[@Sniper_T_2x]

@@patbrooks9823 mizzou made it to the championship game the first season

[@lawrencealeman1544]

Tech fan here. I hate the longhorns. But the sec might be in for a rude awakening. And hurts me to say it 😂😂

[@ssippilandelta4365]

The way their schedule is set up is brutal all their rivals on the road and got Oklahoma and Georgia back to back. That stretch from Florida to A&M ain’t no joke

[@ssippilandelta4365]

I got them going 8-4 only because how their schedule is setup but if they win more it won’t surprise me cause they’re a good team

[@lawrencealeman1544]

@@ssippilandelta4365 8-4? I can be happy with that.

[@kelshotss]

@@ssippilandelta4365 there is a slight chance a 8-4 SEC team makes the playoff , I think people forget with the 12 team playoff now 9-3 and 8-4 actually is a good season now especially when playing in the SEC

[@ssippilandelta4365]

@@kelshotss that’s wild, and what’s interesting an 8-4 get to the playoff and starts playing like a 11 win team

[@CiviTac]

OU’s defense is top tier by roster standards, fantastic receiver core and a great youngster at qb. If that o line plays well they will surprise some teams. I feel OU being dismissed prematurely

[@darrylbrown8253]

no OU just sucks.

[@tarheeledsooner3920]

@@darrylbrown8253 Says a fan of a team we probably beat last year, or have a winning record over.

[@darrylbrown8253]

@@tarheeledsooner3920 49-0....Cant figure out what team to root for? So when Texas beats down ZeroU you cheer for NC but when you escape with the refs you want to claim the chuck wagons. You are the pure definition of a troll living in mommy's basement.

[@tylervanmarter7303]

@@darrylbrown8253congrats on that 49-0 win against a team playing a TE at QB. You should be super proud that’s the only time Sark has beaten the Sooners. Mack Brown was 7-9 against OU, Charlie Strong was 1-2, Herman was 0-4, and your beloved Sark is 1-2. Good luck this year though.

[@michaelak1416]

@@tylervanmarter7303 facts

[@sarahmccoy1941]

What you, Crain and Company, do not understand is that both Texas and Oklahoma have played in the BIg XII for years when the target by all other conference teams was on their back. Week in and week out, the Longhorns and the Sooners always anticipated a dogfight, because they always got the best effort from their Big XII opponents. You should not think that the Longhorns or the Sooners will take any SEC opponent lightly, because they are used to having to bring their A game each week. The only real transition for UT and OU will be in having more travel more to games.

[@justinkeller2052]

Why are yall acting like BV doesnt know what the SEC is?

[@ShaunRHouser]

Keep these OU needs a few years takes coming.

[@Tijuanabill]

If it's true that nobody can beat B tier SEC programs, why don't they dominate their nonconference games? This idea that there are other conferences out there, that don't have anyone that can beat a good team, are just not rooted in data. The Big 12, Big 10, and even the lowly ACC, have all sorts of B tier teams, that can beat you in their house.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

7-5 Kentucky beat 10-2 Louisville last year. 10-2 Missouri beat 8-4 Kansas State last year. and if you wanna count bowl games Ole Miss over Penn State. LSU over Wisconsin. Kentucky came close to Clemson. Texas A&M lost to I forgot who it was but it was awful. so therefore, many B teams when they have a competent coach most of the time beat the other B teams unless they’re from the B1G. the tiers of a B team from each conference SEC: LSU/TN/Miss/Mizz ACC: Louisville/NCST Big-12: OKST/WV/KST/KU B1G: PSU/Iowa/WIS Pac-12: AZ/Utah/USC

[@Tijuanabill]

@@GoatedAtNFS Didn't the SEC lose like all it's bowl games just two years ago? 😂😂🤣🤣

[@Klimp88]

My team is an SEC team, and I can tell you Texas and Oklahoma will do fine in the SEC. They will be competitive. They have been successful in the BIG12. Adding that SEC patch to their uniforms will only help them attract even better talent. They will be fine

[@tonyvstan4175]

I’m a fan of an SEC team as well. I’ve never said they’re going to look like Vanderbilt in our conference that’s completely unrealistic. But it’ll be harder with teams on their schedule like ole miss and Alabama as apposed to Kansas and Baylor.

[@ret.stockbroker663]

@@tonyvstan4175 Y'all just let the wolf in the hen house. Vandy? wtf? Half the SEC will join Vandy. smfnh

[@tonyvstan4175]

@@ret.stockbroker663 read my comment again I said it was delusional to say Texas *would* look like vandy in the SEC. I’m giving your team respect. It’s not going to be easy for Texas but they *can* do well. But if they make a Charlie strong type hire again it’ll be rough for Texas so make sure yall pay Steve.

[@formallyknownasjojoemcpart6684]

Texas definitely has a easier conference schedule than Oklahoma does.

[@mrmike9803]

“Then you gotta go play Kentucky” 😂😂😂lol

[@benfontenot9896]

Kentucky isn't a push over. They certainly aren't top tier but going to Kentucky isn't exactly a game you want to be playing right before or right after a big game. They are a team that can push you to and maybe even over your limit if you're not careful.

[@JohnThomas296]

@@benfontenot9896 Yes, Kentucky football is 💩

[@mrmike9803]

@@benfontenot9896just like every other mid tier team in any other conference. The sec isn’t special

[@franknitti100]

I respect Kentucky but this is *VERY* recently...they need to stop it acting like they've been a problem.

[@cmac8]

@@benfontenot9896 Bro a middle tier SEC team like Kentucky isn't that different than a well coached Iowa State team at Jack Trice Stadium.

[@Duzypriicee]

One minute Texas isn’t ready for the SEC, the next minute Texas has an easy SEC schedule . Which one is it? 🥱 Texas isn’t worried about the SEC. We’re about to run that sh*t. The only team we’ll compete with is UGA. At this point, nobody else is on our level as far as recruiting, coaching, or resources. We’ve already showed Saban the door, who’s next?

[@dairyair5371]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stevejohnson6248]

I tell you, one good season and it goes to their heads lol. You left off the team that's beaten you 7 of the last 10 times you've played them. 14-4, Texas isn't running anything. You will be good though. Always a nice bump to the resume. See you in the Cotton Bowl.

[@kelshotss]

Exactly🤣🤣🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 they just keep moving the finish line bro

[@kelshotss]

@@stevejohnson6248buddy what does the wins against Texas get you?? No national titles, you and those Aggies only care about beating Texas that yall lose sight on the real picture🤣🤣🤣

[@stevejohnson6248]

@@kelshotss what it got was domination of the conference which gave OU opportunities thar Texas wasn't getting. It's easy to attack OU for losses in games Texas wasn't good enough to play in.

[@ubon11]

I’m a lifetime Sooner fan, but lived in Columbia, SC for a year. I was shocked to see Gamecock fans so passionate despite not winning a conference for 50 years. They packed the stadium, 80,000. A long way from Lawrence and Fort Worth where they draw 40K.

[@patbrooks9823]

Passionate about mediocrity. How special.

[@Tijuanabill]

OU has a winning record vs all but 4 SEC programs, and those 4 average a 1 game advantage. We do not fear you. We hope that makes you laugh. We look forward to having you fine folks up for a visit to our little Palace on the Prairie.

[@dairyair5371]

As a Dawg fan OU got some major respect ever since the rose bowl.

[@Tijuanabill]

@@dairyair5371 Dawg fans, Bama fans, LSU fans...they all seem to think we will do just fine. It's the little guys that have a hard time admitting OU is a blue blood and they aren't.

[@bvschwarz9997]

Meh- OU has a winning record over the SEC and 3 top 10 recruiting classes. Only been playing football pretty good for 100 years. We will be alright.

[@jesuschristhomeslice9492]

OU winning record exists because of bowl games, literally one-off games, not an entire schedule of SEC teams. But I agree that long-term OU will be fine, the talent rich SEC will make recruiting easier for OU and Texas

[@brandon_mac6267]

Y’all are gonna be fine but there’s the issue of players transferring. That’s an overlooked issue here. Y’all are obviously gonna go probably 500 this year so players might transfer to SEC rivals. I’ve seen it happen, auburn players going to LSU, Florida players going to Georgia, etc

[@bvschwarz9997]

@@brandon_mac6267 Players can no longer transfer to other SEC schools, they would have to transfer to another conference. We will do better than 500.

[@ljgaming639]

I think you missed his point. Do not think of it in terms of bowl records. vs SEC. Think of it in terms of the grind. Your last 3 games are @Mizzou, Bama@home, and @us. Not to mention @OlePiss 2 weeks before Mizzou. That is a hard run for anyone. And you all will be in a completely new environments. Your last game @us will be loudest stadium any recent OU team or OU fan has ever been in. OU never had to played in stadiums like that in the Big 12, maybe back in the SWC days, but 100,000 yelling against your team is rough. I am sure you all will be fine, you have the backing. But it will be an adjustment. As side note, I see you all at @Auburn. If you can go to that game, go. Auburn is hands down my favorite SEC road trip and pound for pound is loudest stadium I have been to.

[@ExcaliberHD]

@@jesuschristhomeslice9492Discounting OU’s success over the SEC because they were “one off games” is an incredibly weak argument. Believe it not there was a time where the Big 12/Big 8 was a tougher conference than the SEC. And guess what, OU still dominated

[@calebgarrett4060]

This is the same crap everybody was talking when two mid tear big 12 teams joined the conference and trucked everybody the first five years they were there

[@TexasSiege]

The SEC has the best propaganda machine in sports. People act like the SEC is 2019 LSU, 1998 Tennessee, 2021 Georgia, 2008 Florida, 2010 Auburn all at the same time. News flash: it’s not. You’d be surprised at how difficult it is playing in Ames or Lubbock or Manhattan or Madison or East Lansing in the middle of a long season

[@benfontenot9896]

LOL I am not scared if LSU had @ Texas Tech or at Iowa St on their schedule. I'd be more scared of @ Kentucky, @ Tenn, @ Arkansas @ Mizzou. I think all 4 of those teams are beating any of those big 12 teams.

[@texasforever7887]

Lubbock at night with the Pirate still gives me nightmares.

[@carlpeterson8182]

@@texasforever7887 Playing at Lubbock sucks!

[@user-rn3rb5mp2x]

As a normal human, I like how your reason for the red river rivalry being better was something no normal human would get to experience.🎉

[@olumideaje9612]

If you ever get the chance to go to a TX/OU game even as a normal person, you would understand. Its just different.

[@user-rn3rb5mp2x]

@@olumideaje9612 if you were to ever go to an Arkansas Vs LSU game during thanksgiving weekend, you’d realize, it ain’t shit compared to some angry Cajuns hating on ya but also giving you the best tailgated food you’ve tasted, it doesn’t just mean more dog.

[@olumideaje9612]

@@user-rn3rb5mp2x A casual isn't taking anything from an LSU/Arky game and I'm not really sure that game even registers to anyone outside of those fanbases. LSU/Bama and LSU/Florida are probably much bigger deals to the Cajuns. I've got buddies that are Ohio St, USC and Miami fans that have attended TX/OU and agreed that its different.

[@MarkyMark1221]

I might be mistaken but according to 247 recruiting rankings there are only 2/3 teams more talented than them

[@stevejohnson6248]

SEC fans and talking heads don't want to hear it but they will find out soon enough.

[@INoticeTooMuch1]

@@stevejohnson6248I think one point people are missing is that even mid tier and bad SEC teams have more NFL talent than in the BIG12. For the 2023 season the SEC had 367 players where as the BIG12 had 207. You take out 3 of the top 4 teams (UGA, BAMA, LSU), the SEC still has 218 players. The BIG10 would be the only conference with more NFL players. For example the third ranked BIG12 team was TCU with 19 total players. There were 9 SEC teams who have 21+. The worst team in the SEC has 9 NFL players, which is the same as WVU and more than Texas Tech. I’m not saying y’all are gonna be bad. I just think y’all are completely disregarding how much wear and tear you’re gonna take throughout the season.

[@user-zk1di2bk2o]

I wish SEC would play 10 conference games 5 permeant rivals 5 rotating it would be awesome as fans of college football

[@jesuschristhomeslice9492]

5 permanent rivals is too many. 3 permanent rivals and 6 rotation is better

[@tracejones5952]

​@@jesuschristhomeslice9492this cause then you would have essentially have 4-4 team pods. Like Texas, A&M, Oklahoma, Arkansas as one for example.

[@mimixownzall]

No, playing the same teams every year gets tiring.

[@user-zk1di2bk2o]

Don't be scared

[@user-zk1di2bk2o]

Your favorite school can keep their favorite rivals and play more meaningful games less cupcakes

[@factsunbiased5157]

What you aren’t talking about is any time Texas and OU go into a game they are the Super Bowl for most teams. We have a target on our backs and we know we are getting their best. We are aware of how tough the floor of the SEC is and that it is higher than the floor of the Big 12 or any other conference. We “Texas” are ready and will be as advertised, we have the depth and have been building for this. We have a staff with SEC experience, who know what it is and will be ready. Just hide and watch what is coming!!

[@josephrenfro6071]

I dont understand the narrative that texas and ou "are gonna learn what the sec is all about" that any team in the sec can beat them. Whos arguing different? Yall act like the big 12 hasnt been to most competitive conference yesr in and year out. We have only had 2 undefeated conference champions since 09. Both texas and ou have lost to Kansas. Every team in the big 12 has beaten texas at least once in the last 13 years. Texas "only" has 9 undefeated seasons. Nobody believes their school has better odds of going undefeated than not. If texas is the best team in the conference, then they will win it. It doesn't matter their record. Because it will be better than anyone elses if thats true. And another question. Who needs to learn? The fans? Last time i checked the fans dont play the game. Is it the players? Last time i checked, texas has recruited as well, if not better than all the sec schools except Georgia. The team practices and plays against each other. That's where teams get better. And we have as much if not more talent than any other team in the sec. So im confused on who needs to learn?

[@Syre_Mesa]

The SEC or the media that cover the SEC is forgetting that the OU and Texas schools that's coming into this league will benefit the most because of recruiting Texas kids OU and Texas will get the cream of the crop of the best players now over the middle of the road schools.

[@gabrieljohnson4517]

At some point there has to be something different to talk about yall have been having this conversation since 2021

[@dannysmith713]

OU and Texas have beat plenty of SEC ass over the years, sure would be funny having OU and Texas in the SEC championship game!

[@kelshotss]

It’s actually insane how they remember the wins more then the loses🤣🤣🤣 Texas beat Georgia in 2018, bama last year, lost to 2019 lsu by 7, Bama beat us by 1 at home🤣🤣 hell the only time bama ever beat Texas was by hurting our QB

[@squiresam]

Texas could be there, but not Oklahoma this year. Georgia still has the best chance at winning it again this year.

[@tarheeledsooner3920]

@@squiresam How do you know Oklahoma couldn't? Do you even know our roster?

[@jimmycutter4307]

Seriously? Lol. We beat ut again last year, 11 out of last 14 years, "lost " to 2 refs teams last year. OU 3-1 against Bama this century. Beat UF 55-20 in a down year. ​@squiresam

[@bradwaller2635]

@@kelshotss The past doesn't matter for next year at all.

[@cadertater]

I have a sneaky feeling OU is going to surprise these guys this year.

[@cameronmiller7980]

I get the whole SEC is different week to week because more talent but here's the thing. At least for Texas (and mostly OU too), almost the entire B12 considers them a rival. Every single team plays up and puts all their energy and focus and offseason into preparing for Texas. That's not going to be the same in the SEC. Texas is just another good team. Because of that, I think Texas (and probably OU) will be more than prepared to go through an SEC season. As Pate said, it's about depth, and Texas (OU a bit less so), has depth as good as anyone in the SEC perhaps not named Georgia. They'll be just fine. OU needs another year or so to develop their culture and depth but they'll be fine quickly too.

[@jasonjames1697]

You guys are missing what he said.He said with the lower tier teams in the SEC have more NFL talent than most teams of other leagues.Even if the team itself is 6-6 you dont get a break from that talent at certain positions and it can take a toll on your players week in and out.Depth is the key

[@Vayne207]

I love how we’re pretending like OU and Texas haven’t been Juggernauts in CFB for decades now. Sure, this is trouble for the win record for both teams. But if you think it isn’t going to affect everyone else’s win records then you’re just being stupid. Oklahoma and Texas can both beat any team in the SEC on any day. They’re both Elite teams and Programs.

[@savagesooner4891]

“It just means more” Lol, Oklahoma football ends up dominating every conference they’ve ever been in.

[@ninerealms69]

You've been in the same conference for several decades until this year. "Every conference" is just the big 12. Do you people hear yourself talk?

[@johnk4969]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@ninerealms69 😬 Simple internet search. Oklahoma football conference affiliations are as follows; Independents, SWC, Big 6, Big 8, Big 12, SEC “Do you people hear yourself talk?” 🤡

[@kalesanders9824]

@@ninerealms69 L

[@charlesdavis3142]

@@ninerealms69exactly! These OU and Texas fans are delusional!

[@Del-Scent]

​@ninerealms69 OU has 50 conference championships . That should tell you something.

[@Crowns57854]

Sure we Texas/OU fans are ‘ready’. We just went through online training in how to communicate with the SEC fans 1. Just say (insert school here) sucks. And say it alot. Thats the entirety of the communication. 2. Stock up on natty lites 3. Uniform in June is school logo sox, shorts, tshirts, hats and sunglasses. 4. Marlboro Reds - mandatory 5. Seeing that Belly that makes one wonder… is that guy pregnant? 6. Haircuts that take you back to the days watching The Three Stooges. So yeah, we are ready. Not looking forward to it. But teady.😅

[@ThatChristianFamChannel]

Im tellin yall, unless you have been to the Red River Shootout. You don't know what you're talkin about when comparing rivalries.

[@jackharrington697]

From this Bama fan Texas will be fine in the sec

[@ThatTexasDude]

TX fan here. I think both TX & Bama will be upgraded versions of last year's teams & I have a feeling Milroe will be in the Heisman race late in the season. See y'all in Atlanta.

[@pureblood3823]

One lucky season doesn’t make Texas good. You’ll soon see how hyped they get every year only to end up sucking. Now, OU will be just fine.

[@ThatTexasDude]

@@pureblood3823 " Lucky." 😂

[@mgoboski]

Texas beat Bama last year, champ of the SEC.....

[@dairyair5371]

That's a bit of a misnomer, at the time they beat Alabama they were still working out QB problems and drastically improved as the season went on. They got lucky in the SECCG because UGA choked among other things. But the cry of Texas beat the SEC champion? They weren't at the time. This sounds like a mindset that fosters false hope.

[@mgoboski]

@@dairyair5371 Bama never worked those problems out. They needed a miracle to beat Auburn and couldn't pass protect or snap the ball against Michigan. Yet, Bama still won the SEC.

[@kelshotss]

@@dairyair5371brother then how come no other team in the SEC including UGA couldn’t beat bama also then?🤣

[@NDiddy]

​@dairyair5371 don't get me wrong, Georgia could have beaten Bama on any given day last season but Bama dropped 4 interceptions in that game. On that particular day, Bama really should have throttled Georgia.

[@brandonreese1434]

As an LSU fan, I can't wait to see Oklahoma travel to Tiger Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend. I wish we were getting Texas this year or next year in Tiger Stadium.

[@olemancharles4108]

The purple Cubs ain't shit.

[@brandonreese1434]

@olemancharles4108 not saying they are, but it should be a good game

[@stevejohnson6248]

Everyone is hoping for a night game so there is no excuses either way. I think it's going to be a great game.

[@brandonreese1434]

@@stevejohnson6248 I'll be surprised if it's not a night game

[@benfontenot9896]

@@stevejohnson6248 That game is going to be about 17-24. Great game to bet the under in. LSU is going more single back this year. Look for 12 personnel and under center and playing for TOP. We have a gunslinger but we have 3 REALLY good backs that we are confident in.

[@terryburton6967]

I have not heard that from a single Oklahoma fan.

[@joevolpe512]

Um, as a Texas Ex, we don’t have any preconceptions as to what to expect. There will be an adjustment period and they know that. It’s the media that has all of the fanfare. Now, in other sports, the addition just made the conference even harder. ie the best 2 softball teams just joined the conference.

[@blasien1]

Haven't heard anyone in Norman saying that. Fans know it's gonna be a tougher road, but aren't afraid of the challenge to upgrade (especially in the trenches). As for TX, the overhype is nothing new, except now it's coming from SEC people as well lol

[@NickStransky-ds1kc]

Ive been an Ou fan since i could walk. My prediction is based off of a pattern ive noticed throughout the years. Which means we will surprise the Sec this year by beating the teams we "should not" beat and then lose to a few sub par teams. Which means LSU, BAMA, OLE MISS are on the hit list. One if not two of those three will go down. Ive never been more excited for a year of football in my life.

[@eemanuel4655]

I can recall mizzu and a&m did very well in the first few years... better than in big 12.. Mizzu was like 7-1 and 12-2... won the east... A$M was like 6-2 and 11-2... The SEC seemed almost like it had to adjust.. Which they did kinda of... those teams are about like they were in the Big 12... up and down but solid most years..

[@joshmorgan1887]

OU an Texas recruit better an more talented players then anyone in the sec besides bama an Georgia but they are right there beside them ! Besides Ou an bama ..Ou an texas don’t have to play sec teams , sec teams have to play OU an texas !

[@INoticeTooMuch1]

As of the 2023 season LSU and UF had more NFL players on active rosters. Texas and OU weren’t even top 10. LSU was 4th and UF was 7th. To add even more perspective to this, the third best BIG12 team (active NFL players) was TCU; they would be 10th in the SEC. However I saw another page (247 I think) that had Bama 1, UGA and LSU T-2, Texas and OU T-10.

[@salvadorhernandez9884]

We gotta welcome our southern brothers to conference lets be grateful they chosen the sec to join

[@HoodDispatcher]

Let’s just get the season started and be done with all the talk. BOOMER

[@kengraham6288]

I bleed burnt orange because my peewee football team was the Longhorns when I lived in Fort Worth. I then moved to SEC country and grew up there from 76 to 85 and love SEC football, so I would never say that the Longhorns just need to beat Bama or Georgia. They need to show up every week because I know you can lose any week. But, that also holds true for any team in any conference. UT and OU both had teams show up each week only wanting to call it a good year is to beat OU or UT. Now, I know the talent is not the same on the BIG12 teams and on SEC teams but UT and OU know what they are headed into.

[@johnk4969]

Most humans when they bleed, it’s crimson.🩸

[@greenwave819]

There is no best rivalry game anywhere in CFB. There are tiers at best

[@adam6072]

The depth of the SEC is overrated. Texas and Oklahoma will be just fine.

[@jaxongriffith5321]

The SEC has 6 potential Playoff teams and that’s without Texas and Oklahoma. UGA, Bama, Tenn, Ole Miss, LSU, and Missouri. I think Texas is elite but no other conference has that depth and it isn’t close. Oklahoma will definitely have trouble, Texas maybe not as much

[@joshuabell7422]

Love the collaboration here!

[@LockedOnGamecocks]

I honestly don’t understand this narrative that’s been created that a bunch of fanbases of the less-historical programs (South Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt) are sticking their chest out full of SEC pride looking at Texas and Oklahoma and saying collectively that there in for a rude awakening. You’re speaking to, at max, maybe 15% of those fans. The rest are more than understanding that things will be more difficult from here on out. The condescending tone topped with the insinuation that these fanbases are completely naive is getting quite old.

[@kelshotss]

As a Texas fan I don’t understand the fact that yall love that SEC logo as a Texas fan I don’t give a damn if we’re in the same conference we’re not cool with nobody, Texas was the most hated team in the big 12, and they now will be the most hated in the SEC and probably the country

[@wesleyowens4089]

I would say you're wrong because I have seen countless ignorant sec fans. I had a conversation with an Arkansas fan that said Ohio State would struggle to make a bowl game in the sec

[@HeadlessAce]

Unfortunately, we live in a world where the loudest voices are the most delusional and as a result, perspective becomes truth. As an OU fan, I see the comments discussed everywhere. But, I’m also wise enough to recognize those fanatics & homers don’t represent the silent majority. I view it through the same lens as I do politics. And the silent majority is a monster you don’t want to wake up!

[@kai-ud8lh]

Not sure why people think that UT/OU fanbases should “shut up” or “humble ourselves” before getting in the SEC. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say “Texas/Oklahoma is gonna be the new Vanderbilt” i’d crash the global economy

[@jerryphillips438]

Hey, sounds like some SEC teams may be a little intimidated. Let’s get the games started. Oklahoma can hang with anyone.

[@SuspiciousMinds65]

To be realistic 8-4 9-3 will get you in a 12 team playoff

[@ericpollitt7910]

Josh makes a great point. TX v OU will be the best rivalry for the CONFERENCE. Not the best overall. Nothing like an in state rivalry. TX v OU is great because it is regional beyond a state. It isn't Michigan v Ohio because it has traditionally been out of conference for decades, not the intensity of being kept out of the Rose Bowl like The Game. Will be close to that level trying to make the SEC championship game. Excited for the new schools.

[@david_humidor]

SEC!!! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!!! WE'RE NOT TRAPPED IN THIS LEAGUE WITH YOU. YOU'RE TRAPPED IN THIS LEAGUE WITH US!!!!!! GET READY, BOYS, YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT WHAT'S UP!!!!!!!

[@carlpeterson8182]

OU vs. Texas is unlike any other rivalry game. It is like OSU vs. Michigan but with a party atmosphere outside of the stadium also. Okay maybe not party but it has the freaking fair. It is a whole experience even beyond the game but the game is an experience itself. But as a Texas fan who live in Houston most of his life, I think the Texas vs. A&M game is as big as the Iron Bowl. The hate is definitely the same or greater. This year the A&M game will definitely be the biggest rivalry since it has not been played for a while.

[@colbyfudge8263]

To all of the Oklahoma and Texas fans, since yr 2000 you have a combined two national championships in fb… In that time frame compare yourself to Alabama’s last six, LSU’s last three, Florida’s last three, and George’s last two… Even if you wanted to take Alabama out of the equation the SEC’s #2&3 programs would combine for 3x that of UT and OU...

[@INoticeTooMuch1]

Florida has 2, the other was in 1996. People love to say “Bama Has 6 tho, it’s just Bama” when that’s not true. Also there have been 2 or 3 seasons where, if it wasn’t for Bama, another SEC team probably would’ve won a title.

[@blackstar6938]

You keep putting Texas over Oklahoma but, seem to forget Oklahoma beat Texas last year. Yes Texas blew out Oklahoma with no quarterback in 2022, but still Oklahoma has owned Texas this decade.

[@woodcrest4655]

A game that Texas shouldn’t have lost. Y’all had to damn near play perfect just to beat us. We will win in October

[@ROUGHNECK75]

​@@woodcrest4655Excuses

[@ShaunRHouser]

@@woodcrest4655what game were you watching? OU led nearly the whole game and was disastrous on special teams, but dominated the line of scrimmage.

[@user-pe9ti4bi7x]

Texas got happy as hell winning the big 12 😂... OU has plenty of those..

[@woodcrest4655]

@@ShaunRHouser you did not dominate the line of scrimmage 😂 the only reason you had 100 yards rushing was because of Dillon Gabriel. Y’all couldn’t run between the tackles on us. Jonathan Brooks had 129 yards on you guys. But you controlled the LOS right 😂?

[@markhenderson8832]

The strength of the SEC is felt over the course of the season. Texas beat Alabama last year, but that’s only SEC team they played last season. Now they have to follow that up with Georgia, Miss state, Florida…also, they got 3 hated rivalry games that are impossible to predict. Oklahoma, Texas AM, and Arkansas. It’s going to be fun to watch, I’m ready.

[@sbcbaits994]

The middle and lower part of the pack in the SEC aren’t any better than any other conference. OU and even Texas to some extent have historically done very well against the SEC. I think sec fans are probably going to be smoking a lot of copium for the next few years. 😂😂😂

[@voiceofreason2674]

Texas yea that's a juggernaut. But OU has signed its own death warrant joining the SEC.

[@ROUGHNECK75]

​@@voiceofreason2674Your a 🤡

[@ROUGHNECK75]

​@voiceofreason2674 Oklahoma 17-8 vs Texas in the last 25 years. Oklahoma 7 national championships and 14 big 12 championships. 7 heisman winners

[@woodcrest4655]

@@ROUGHNECK75also lost 3 championships in 03, 04, 08. Nobody is worried about Oklahoma. Can’t wait to beat yall on October 12th

[@fadedlobo]

You didn't know?! Going into Manhattan, Ames or Stillwater is so much easier than Lexington..... .... ....

[@Adam-us5dv]

I would not be too upset if A&M and Missouri whipped them in any matchup. After the first year, I won’t care if Oklahoma and Texas perform well.

[@rynebozzell]

It’s funny. That’s what I was thinking about Texas and Oklahoma; mid-tier, at best. The only SEC teams to NEVER play in an SEC conference championship game are as follows: Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Texas, Oklahoma. That is an exclusive club. Good luck getting out of that club.

[@michael30365]

Comply wrong, you have the top tier of the SEC (Bama and Georgia). Then you have teams that are good every 3 years (LSU and Auburn) and then the rest of the SEC is straight cheeks. No one is scared of going to Starkville or Columbia to play against teams that at their peaks play group of 5 teams close and then get killed by Bama and Georgia.

[@SharpsBox]

You gotta beat Kentucky at the World’s Largest Outdoor Kroger!!!

[@caseyfile]

I am an OU fan and Alum, I think they will be a good team (if they stay healthy) but the complete overhaul of OL still concerns me especially being in the SEC. The defense should keep us in some big games and yeah I'd like to compete for the Championship, but realistically I can see us losing a few, if so hopefully they are at least close. Now 2025 and 2026 I think we will compete with the very top.

[@SoonerinTexas-lk9rf]

Josh, I understand your point, but you are wrong. Oklahoma is 17-8 against Texas in the last 25 years. Oklahoma will never sit behind Texas on the bus!!

[@dairyair5371]

Careful, you are starting to sound like a Bama fan. LOOK WHAT WE DID YESTERYEAR!

[@SoonerinTexas-lk9rf]

@@dairyair5371 and that was what? Go to the CFP? Screw Texas, we will never take a back seat to them!

[@the_ginja6549]

The problem is that it’s a narrative that the media is pushing about Oklahoma not being up to the same standards as Texas lol 😂 they are literally stacking the deck against OU lol Texas has a cupcake schedule comparatively against OU’s. Every single SEC game OU plays the opponent either has a bye week previously or a fbs/vandy the week before South Carolina is the only exception. Giving everyone two weeks to prepare for OU lol guess the powers that be know what the truth is that they have to actively try to keep OU down or this will be just like every conference we’ve ever been in OUr conference

[@bassraider5914]

Oklahoma has owned Texas not even close over the last 25 years it will not change dominance hands down baby boomer

[@wetblanket1977]

People forget that Oklahoma beat Texas last year and won 10 games. This is coming from an OkSt alum

[@joshuapaulgibson]

Texas drew a very favorable schedule(vs. Miss State, AT OU, vs UGA, AT Vandy, vs Florida, AT Arky, vs Kentucky, AT A&M). They dodged Bama, LSU and Ole Miss. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see them go 7-1 in the SEC and contend for an SEC title this year.

[@user-tf6ck1ku6y]

LSU Fan here: Just wait and play the games........lets see what happens!!

[@SuspiciousMinds65]

Ou Texas messed up...they would dominate and make the playoffs every year in the Big12

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

Amazing that the OSU - Michigan rivalry game gets a mention in an SEC video. It's called 'The game' for a reason.

[@trellmilla]

Oklahoma will not have any problems in the SEC. OU won’t win the SEC every year like it did the Big 12, but will win the conference every 2-3 years.

[@munsell2010]

OU thrives with that chip on their shoulder… ou may not win it all, but they will beat down each and every opponent!

[@jimmycutter4307]

Middle of the road Missouri won the sec east first two years in sec withb12 players lol. A&m averaged 8th place last 10 yrs in b12, but beat Bama at Bama 1st year withb12 players. OU has beaten UT 11 out of last 14 years and won b12 more than the rest of b12 combined.

[@redrum3228]

Lmao Sec shouldn’t have even made the playoffs last year 😴 bias is unreal

[@chrisadams5413]

Their softball is

[@OttoCharles49]

It’s week after week. You are spot on.

[@TheRMcghee]

They will both be able to compete but the every week grind will get them. I know they think beating a SEC team every once in a while is different when you have to play your ass off to win week to week.

[@jeremydobbs6882]

OU and Texas will compete, we all know that, but it is the consistent toughness of the conference that will be an issue

[@brent4770]

We get it we just know how good we will be this year.

[@GeraldMothershed]

Not long ago Bob Stoops said EXACTLY the same thing about the SEC. Remember that? This isn't unlike anything ever seen, c'mon. Texas get everyone's best game each and every week. Remember, every regional team sees Texas as their biggest rival. It will be tough, but no tougher than the Big 12 in the 2000's and early 2010's.

[@danbutler8398]

What happens when OU and Texas are playing for the SEC championship next year?

[@kirk1470]

I think sec fans are going to be shocked at how well Texas does

[@camg1145]

Iron Bowl >>>>> Let Auburn continue on its trajectory with this level of recruiting. Plenty of competitive IBs on the horizon. They needed a prayer to beat us last year when the rosters weren’t close to even

[@eltigre2941]

Such a tired narrative already. I've not heard or seen one conversation from a legit Texas fan (or OU for that matter) saying that either of us will walk into the SEC and beat every program 24/7. This talking point has exhausted itself and no games have even been played. Just stupid.

[@factsunbiased5157]

Crain and Co making their living talking about Texas these days!! 😂😂😂

[@martinpuiggari2427]

Not sure what OU fans are saying “We will dominate.” Thanks for the brutal schedule in 24/25. You gave Texas a sweetheart schedule in comparison.

[@jaypalmer3545]

DOMINATING??? nah. We may post some W's some of us ain't expecting... but how bout... competing. OU gon be a tough out anytime they show up. But whoever is saying "dominating"... yeah that's... that's crazy talk.

[@lifeislikeaboxofchocolates5383]

8:27 could be the seat but did my boy jus let one rip 😭

[@Rob1981-]

So OU beat Texas but we ain't ready an texas is I'm so confused with this people ...

[@heirofcarthage3368]

OU owned Mizzou and TAMU prior to the SEC. UT and OU have wins over Bama in the Saban era. OU worked Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Georgia won the big Rose Bowl but only after their vaunted D coughed up 500+ yards to the OU offense. Bama, LSU, and Georgia are great football teams. The remaining SEC teams aren't better than the Big 12 teams were. Could OU and Texas have tough first seasons? Sure, but I don't see them struggling to compete long term.

[@kevink3349]

Wow i never thought I'd be rooting for texas but i am now. Not worried about ou they're on par with Alabama historically

[@DougMurr582]

It's ridiculous to think that teams like Kentucky, or Florida, are gonna be able to stop the team that Texas is. Whatever depth the other team has, Texas has twice it and better talent at each depth chart spot. Texas is going to go in there and easily take the number 2 spot. No doubt about it. Texas is back and SEC is about to find out. Hook'em 🤘

[@picazzo8946]

Already tripping on Texas secondary from last year. You should talk about their edge first with Trey Moore, Ethan Burke, Collin Simmons, Sydir Mitchell, Colton Vasak.

[@jasonjames1697]

Kentucky right now would own the BIG 12.Kentucky is middle of the road SEC team but they are very very good.Texas will find that out quickly.

[@bradduncan88]

I’ve been saying this. The toughness of the sec is about the middle of the pack teams.

[@markleopard8960]

you guys are right Texas and oklahoma fans wont fit in. we can all read, we dont marry are cousins, we can count passed 10. All you uncle daddies and Aunty Mommies arent ready for us

[@johnnysmith5739]

okl and texas 1 and 2 in in the big 12 .... way to many good teams in the sec every year !!!