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Texas super fan Matthew McConaughey was up close and personal to see the Longhorns lose in heartbreaking fashion at the Sugar Bowl.
On Monday night, McConaughey was on the sidelines rooting for Texas in their college football playoff game against Washington. ESPN even dedicated a McConaughey cam during their ESPN 2 broadcast of the game.
Triple box of Matthew McConaughey on ESPN2. #CFP pic.twitter.com/xuxWOSu1jE
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 2, 2024
Late in the fourth quarter of the game, Texas rallied and nearly made a comeback. The game came down to one final play by the Texas offense inside the red zone, which was stopped by Washington.
ESPN captured McConaughey’s heartbreaking reaction to Texas’ final play.
Matthew McConaughey watches the final play. #CFP pic.twitter.com/4OGRxLoCNj
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 2, 2024
Fans immediately mocked McConaughey after Texas’ loss.
#CFB2023 #CFBPlayoff #SugarBowl #WAvsTX
“Watch this Lise”
“You can actually pinpoint the *SECOND* when his heart rips in half” https://t.co/Nr40OiMSm3
— Michael Watts (@mjwatts1983) January 2, 2024
McConaughey can’t be too sad, considering Texas will likely be contenders next season with Quinn Ewers returning and Arch Manning backing him up.