Five viral memes on the internet as Texas officially completes its realignment move to the SEC

Texas has finally become a member of the Southeastern Conference, marking the end of the school’s time in the Big 12. The Longhorns sealed an agreement to move to the SEC in 2021 alongside Oklahoma, a move that triggered the ongoing waves of conference realignment.

The realignment move was initially billed to be made in 2025 when the current Big 12 media deal expires. However, the Longhorns and the Sooners negotiated with the Big 12 to depart a year earlier, a deal that cost the two universities a combined fee of $100 million.

For many years, Texas played a prominent role in the marketability of the Big 12. When the school concluded the plan to leave alongside Oklahoma in 2021, it placed the Big 12 on the brink of collapse. However, the conference eventually found its way toward survival.

The Longhorn undoubtedly brings a lot to the SEC and their arrival has further raised the reputation of the league. The internet hasn’t stopped reacting to the official arrival of the university to the SEC. Here’s a look at some of the memes circulating on social media.

Five viral memes on the internet as Texas moves to the SEC

#1, The goodbye from TCU

TCU is seeing its in-state rival Texas move to another conference. The Horned Frogs have been a conference rival with the Longhorns for years. However, that has come to an end as the Longhorns transition to the SEC. The Horned Frog had an epic goodbye for its rival

#2, The rousing welcome

The first day in the SEC for Texas has been all about welcoming. The Longhorns have seen a host of its rival fans in its new home welcome them to the league. 'It just means more' in the conference and the rivals are ready to show them that.

#3, The battle of the UTs

Tennessee has over the years been the only UT in the SEC. However, Texas now lays claims to that as they arrive in the league. While the Volunteers welcome the Longhorns to the SEC, they don't accept their superiority.

#4, Texas ready to terrorize

Texas arrives in the SEC as one of the best teams in the world of college football and they will be aiming to assert their brilliance early on. The Longhorns are entering with the mindset of ruling the immensely competitive league.

#5, SEC rivals believe Texas doesn't make the cut

While Texas fans believe they can make a mark early on in the SEC, rivals in the league don't believe they are up for the challenge. The SEC is a new challenge for the Longhorns and the SEC world believes they are not prepared for what's coming.