Texas Longhorns to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 on helmets

This weekend marks a solemn anniversary in our nation’s history. 25 years ago on September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists that hijacked commercial airlines and flew them into both towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. On Saturday, both the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes will honor that tragedy on their helmets.

It has been called this generation’s Pearl Harbor. 9/11 is a day that everyone remembers exactly what they were doing when they found out America had been attacked. 2,977 died as a result of the terrorist attacks. The horrific memories are vivid even now. Every year, there are remembrances on the anniversary. But this year is different. 25 years is a grim milestone of morning that changed the world forever.

Remembering those we lost, and those who answered the call#NeverForgetpic.twitter.com/8QXhqaPFwB

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 11, 2026

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Texas and Ohio State will wear commemorative decals on their helmets to honor the victims and first responders that America lost on that day. 441 emergency workers died on 9/11, making it the largest loss of first responders in a single day in U.S. history.

We will never forget those whose lives were lost on September 11th, 2001.

Tomorrow, we’ll wear these decals in remembrance and honor of their memory. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/FuPSLpqN14

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 11, 2026

Fans at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium this weekend will be among the thousands of Americans across the country that will honor the nearly 3,000 who perished.

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