'OmaHORNS': Fans react to Texas Longhorns' return to College World Series

For the 39th time in program history, Texas baseball will play in the Men’s College World Series. Texas hasn’t made the final since 2009 and hasn’t won it all since 2005.

But in 2026, UT is back. And the Longhorns will play SEC foe Georgia to begin things. Texas won the Austin Super Regional in two games against Oregon; UGA did the same in its super regional against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs and Longhorns did not meet in the regular season. 

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Here’s what fans and observers had to say after the Longhorns beat the Ducks 6-5 on Sunday:

Texas returns to College World Series: Social media reacts

Entering 2026, Texas has played in 38 Men’s College World Series.

The other 7 teams headed to Omaha will have played in a combined…
42 (if it’s Oklahoma & St. John’s)
41 (if it’s Oklahoma & Alabama)
32 (if it’s Kansas & St. John’s)
31 (if it’s Kansas & Alabama)

— Rob Anderson (@_robanderson) June 8, 2026

Here’s a remarkable sports statistic: The University of Texas at Austin has now qualified for 39 of the total 79 NCAA Men’s College World Series. That’s 49.4% of all MCWS. UT has earned its self-declared nickname “The University of Texas at Omaha” on the field. https://t.co/FX3cDWnnk6

— Christopher Kratovil (@chris_kratovil) June 8, 2026

Texas sweeps Oregon and is taking their 39th trip to the College World Series. Oregon’s CWS drought extends to 72 years. https://t.co/4EsG5QQC7e

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 8, 2026

OmaHORNS!!

FOR THE 39TH TIME TEXAS GOES TO THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES!!!

🤘🤘🤘

— Kyle Worthey (@KyleWorthey) June 8, 2026

Summer is truly better when a Texas team is playing in a College World Series. Even better when 2 get to do it…

— court (@courtisoverit) June 8, 2026

West Virginia and Texas College Baseball Fans understood the assignment!! #Wow

— Who’s 2 Blame (@W2BDreMontez) June 8, 2026

With Texas (beat Oregon) and North Carolina (beat USC) advancing, there are no Big Ten teams heading to Omaha for the MCWS

The Longhorns are still in play for the Spring double with the Softball team winning the WCWS https://t.co/641cIItq6y

— randysilvertv (@randysilvertv) June 8, 2026