The Texas Longhorns became the most recent program to abandon their spring game. In an interview with FanDuel TV host Kay Adams, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced that there will be no spring game in Austin from now on.
Texas Longhorns Cancel Spring Game, Fans Feel It’s a ‘Middle Finger’
The Longhorns’ decision to abandon their annual spring football game triggered a range of emotions from fans and critics. This decision, which reflects larger trends in college football, has left many fans feeling estranged and disappointed.
Sarkisian announced the abandonment of the annual spring game, citing worries about player tiredness following a 16-game season in 2024.
.@CoachSark announces that @TexasFootball won’t be having a Spring game this year 🚨@heykayadams | #HookEm pic.twitter.com/KzONTjxYiQ
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) February 20, 2025
Sarkisian underlined the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of college football, proposing a move toward an NFL-style practice routine.
Texas has joined an increasing number of colleges canceling their spring showcase scrimmages. Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule stated weeks before that the game would be unlikely to take place, while the USC Trojans had already canceled it.
The announcement has sparked strong outrage from Longhorns fans.
Steve Sarkisian says Texas won’t have a Spring Game this year.
What’s your reaction?
• This sucks
• I don’t care pic.twitter.com/l3HhvfAXkv— Texas Sports Unfiltered (@TSUnfiltered) February 20, 2025
“sad. RIP college spring games. It was fun while it lasted.” A fan said.
“For all you worried about there. This will become the new thing. There will be spring games but they won’t be open to the public or for the media to see. They will do them in the practice facilities.” A fan wrote.
“Rhule got unwarranted hate for starting this. Chess not checkers,” another mentioned.
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Spring games have long been a tradition for college football fans, allowing a first look at the upcoming season’s roster and promoting community involvement. The transition away from these events raises concerns about the prospects of fan interaction and the preservation of college football traditions.
As more colleges reconsider the value of spring games, the landscape of college football changes. Balancing player health, money growth, and fan engagement is a tough challenge. Texas’ decisions could be an example for others, evolving the future of collegiate football traditions.
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