UT vs. OU: Which School's Fans Boast the Best Ink?

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Since 1905, the University of Oklahoma Sooners have been battling the University of Texas Longhorns on the grid iron. Widely acknowledged as the most heated rivalry in college football, the Red River Shootout always takes place in Dallas and always brings out the most rabid supporters of both institutions.

These folks live for the game and their tattoos prove it.

With the countdown to kick-off on, we check to see which of the two schools boast the best fan tattoos.

Yup, the owner of this lives for UT. Bold tattoo.

Yes, this is actually airbrushed on. Still, the upside down Longhorn is an OU staple. A rabid Sooner fan is identified by both OU sticker and a disrespectfully oriented UT logo. This kid knows.

This UT fan has gone for the basic Longhorn. Simple placement too.

Simple OU tribute. Average tattoo, but above average devotion to the school.

Here is the most bold anti-Longhorn tattoo we can find. Everything may be bigger in Texas, but this Oklahoma fan has no trouble going larger than anyone of his peers.

Points given for being a little out the box. Here's a stylized cow with Longhorn cap. Nice, clean tattoo. Texas fans win for originality in their tattoos.

This fact becomes even more clear as you continue through the gallery.

Awesome. The classic OU tribute combined with the degrading upside down Longhorn. This man, we'd assume, lives for the Red River shootout.

No minced words here. Classic lettering and super legible. This guy is a stadium king. And, clearly wouldn't wish positive vibes on Sooners fans.

Ok, so we're cheating. But, we have to give it to this Thunder fan, who clearly owns the best Oklahoma sports themed tattoo in the world.

This University of Texas fan breaks from the norm. Rather than a simple Longhorn logo, he's gone football specific. The tattoo itself gets high marks for articulation. Hook 'em horns!