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Danny Stutsman Rocks Gold 'Horns Down' Chain Ahead of Texas vs. Oklahoma

Danny Stutsman is embracing his hate for the Texas Longhorns once again.
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Oct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) and Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Oct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) and Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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AUSTIN -- Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman is embracing his villain role ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry against the Texas Longhorns.

Upon entering the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Stutsman was seen rocking a special "Horns Down" chain that only further signals his hate for Texas.

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Stutsman has never ben shy about showing his lack of love for the Longhorns. Following last season's 34-30 win over Texas, he went viral for making signature t-shirts that featured a picture of him on the front and the words “Oklahoma only fears God. Texas fears Oklahoma" on the back.

Stutsman hasn't been afraid to admit how much the rivalry means to him.

"When I go to bed, I think about Texas and that game. It is what it is ... I know what that game means to myself and every single Sooner fan," Stutsman said. "I have a Longhorn tattooed on my body... Like it means that much to me. You go to bed thinking about how big of a deal it is. You look at every single person in the state of Oklahoma, every single person in the state of Texas, and you know how much it means to them.”

Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe was asked Monday if he remembers Stutsman's t-shirts from last season. Though he's focusing on the task ahead, he said he "remembers everything."

"Yeah, it's a new season. We got a whole new team," Taaffe said. "I'm not too focused on what they did last year," Taaffe said. "We remember. I specifically remember everything. I don't forget. But we're so focused on us right now that nobody talks about it. We're so focused on what we did in practice today. How can we get better in the game plan today? Because OU deserves our full attention."

No. 1 Texas and No. 18 Oklahoma kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT.

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Zach Dimmitt
ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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