Ted Cruz Faces Boos at Texas Football Game During ESPN Appearance

Senator Ted Cruz was booed during an ESPN segment at a Texas football game, with fans chanting 'You suck!' as he promoted his bill.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Austin, United States — Senator Ted Cruz faced loud disapproval from college football fans during an appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” ahead of a Texas Longhorns game in Austin.

Cruz, a Republican from Texas, was seen on camera discussing the Protect College Sports Act, a proposal aimed at establishing federal rules for college athletics. He highlighted issues such as student-athlete gambling, frequent transfers, and lack of fair compensation.

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The senator’s remarks were met with immediate boos from the crowd, which grew louder over time. At one point, fans chanted “Ted, you suck!” with some spectators standing directly behind him also joining in. Despite the backlash, Cruz continued to speak about the legislation, claiming it has enough support to pass in the Senate.

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