Feeling “The Cheesiest”: Texas A&M Player Mocks Longhorns’ Citrus Bowl Trip After CFP Miss

The storied, venomous rivalry between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns—newly rekindled in the SEC—erupted once again, not on the field, but on social media after the final College Football Playoff rankings were released.

While the Aggies celebrated making the expanded 12-team CFP field despite a late-season loss, the Longhorns were relegated to a high-profile but non-playoff bowl game. This disparity immediately triggered the trash talk, with a Texas A&M player wasting no time in taking a targeted, direct shot at the Longhorns and their bowl destination.

The Aggie Instigator: Ar’maj Reed-Adams

The source of the latest rivalry flare-up is Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams. The veteran guard has established himself as the Aggies’ outspoken voice in the rivalry, famously calling the Longhorns “Cowards” last season for celebrating on the Texas A&M logo at Kyle Field.

Reed-Adams took to his personal social media (in a story that was later deleted) to needle the Longhorns about their bowl assignment, proving that even a major CFP berth doesn’t dull the pleasure of mocking your most hated rival.

The post included a “Horns Down” emoji and the pointed text:

“I know the little bowl boys at practice are feeling the cheesiest”

This comment was a clear, direct reference to the Longhorns’ destination: the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, where they will face the Michigan Wolverines. The use of “cheesiest” was a clever, if petty, jab intended to remind the Longhorns that while they are preparing for a glorified exhibition game, the Aggies are gearing up for the first round of the national title hunt.

The Rivalry Dynamic: A Bitter Exchange

The bitterness between the two programs has reached a fever pitch since the rivalry was renewed following over a decade on hiatus. The recent events have only added fuel to the fire:

• The Aggies’ Joy: Texas A&M (11-1) was ranked high enough to secure a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, granting them a coveted home game at Kyle Field against the Miami Hurricanes in the first round.

• The Longhorns’ Heartbreak: The Texas Longhorns (9-3) finished outside the CFP field, landing them in a premier New Year’s Day bowl game, which, while prestigious, falls short of their national championship aspirations.

• The Immediate Precedent: This exchange is a direct continuation of the animosity from the regular season’s final game, where the Longhorns spoiled the Aggies’ perfect season hopes with a dominant 27-17 upset victory.

Reed-Adams’ shot serves as the ultimate “win the war, not the battle” response. Despite the painful defeat that knocked A&M out of the SEC Championship game, the Aggies secured the ultimate prize—a shot at the national championship—while the Longhorns were left with the consolation prize.

The Lasting Impact of the Social Media Jab

While the post was quickly deleted, its impact on the rivalry is permanent. In an era where every social media post is instantly screenshotted and shared, Reed-Adams’ comment will become a rallying cry for Longhorns fans and a badge of honor for the Aggies faithful.

1. Fueling the Next Showdown: This pettiness guarantees that when the two teams meet next season, the trash talk will be even more intense, with Longhorns players undoubtedly prepared with “Little Bowl Boys” counters.

2. Highlighting the CFP Disparity: The comment draws national attention to the specific bowl destinations, contrasting the high stakes of a home playoff game (A&M) versus a non-playoff bowl game (Texas).

For now, Ar’maj Reed-Adams and the Texas A&M Aggies have earned the right to crow. They are officially playing for a national championship, leaving their bitter rivals to feel the “cheesiest” while preparing for a bowl game.