We examine all details about the Texas Longhorns college fan whose images from the Georgia-Texas game went viral
One of college football’s most anticipated regular season matchups, featuring then-No. 1 Texas against then-No. 4 Georgia, faced a brief delay on Saturday when Texas students threw debris onto the field at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. However, the incident was quickly overshadowed when a fan’s unique and striking appearance went viral, capturing the internet’s attention.
Texas Longhorns male student fan goes viral during Georgia vs Texas college football game
Just insane aura pic.twitter.com/rL17MdYTqN
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 20, 2024
In the wake of Georgia Bulldogs’ resounding victory over top-ranked Texas, one unexpected highlight stole the show—a Texas Longhorns fan whose striking appearance took social media by storm. With just over three minutes left in the game, the young fan, presumably a student, appeared on screen. Clad in burnt orange and sporting a hairstyle reminiscent of country singer Conway Twitty, his look instantly caught the attention of viewers. However, his name and identity are yet to be revealed but he is believed to be a college student with his appearance likened to a blend of Conway Twitty and a football helmet guardian cap.
Georgia, now ranked second, triumphed over Texas 30-15, marking the Longhorns’ first loss as part of the Southeastern Conference, and causing them to drop four places in national rankings. But before Georgia secured their win, it was this fan who captivated thousands online. Memes and comments began pouring in, with one social media user dubbing him “Conway UTwitty,” while another jokingly referred to him as “AI-generated Texas frat boy.”
Though disappointed with the result, the viral fan became the face of Texas supporters, embodying their frustration as the game took an unexpected turn. An interception that could have turned the tide for Texas was initially negated by a pass-interference call, sparking outrage among the home crowd. In protest, Texas fans hurled bottles onto the field before head coach Steve Sarkisian intervened, urging them to calm down.
Remarkably, the officials overturned the call, giving Texas a brief reprieve. Even actor and well-known Longhorns fan Matthew McConaughey weighed in on the incident. As Texas prepares for their next matchup against Vanderbilt this weekend, fans—viral or not—will be hoping for a turnaround. And by the time the Longhorns take on the Florida Gators on November 9, McConaughey may well find himself in the shadow of this newly famous Texas fan.