AUSTIN — The Texas Longhorns headed out to Arlington,Texas, Friday morning to prepare for the Big 12 Championship game against the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Longhorns players departed from the south end of Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium at 10:30 a.m. The Longhorn Band, Texas Cheerleaders and fellow longhorns fans were there to join them for a Texas-sized send-off as they departed for the AT&T Stadium.
Fans said even though some of them can't make it to the game tomorrow, it means a lot to be apart of a moment to support the team in person.
“For anybody who doesn't get the chance to go to the game stuff – this makes you feel like you’re really apart of the program, and apart of the school and apart of the team," said Stan Hannibal, a season ticket holder.
Fans wasted no time in showing their longhorn spirit. Those who are still a little new to Austin said they enjoy the team spirit.
“It’s a great thing. Ever since we moved down here, everybody’s been saying 'hook em'" said Kay Boyce. Her and her husband recently moved to Austin.
Saturday's rematch of one of the best rivalries in college football will be the Longhorns' sixth appearance in a Big 12 Championship game.
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You can watch the Big 12 Championship game on KVUE Saturday at 11 a.m. Hook 'Em!