That's a bold statement considering Texas just made the College Football Playoff and finished with a 12-2 record. Their offense averaged over 35 points per game last season, which was top 15 nationally. Saying a program that just won the Big 12 and beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa will "never be back" ignores the current reality. Their recruiting classes have consistently been in the top five, so the talent pipeline is absolutely there. The move to the SEC is a challenge, but they've built a roster designed to compete in that league. Oklahoma fans have every right to be confident in their own program, especially with the recent success against Texas, but dismissing a rival that just played for a conference title and reached the playoff seems more like hope than analysis. The Longhorns have tangible results now, not just potential. The "overrated" label might have fit a few years ago, but it doesn't stick to a team that proved it on the field last year. Their defensive improvement, going from allowing 26 points per game in 2022 to under 21 in 2023, shows real progress. It's a rivalry, so the trash talk is expected, but you have to acknowledge what they actually accomplished.