Notwithstanding Texas’ defeat to Ohio State in the College Football Playoffs, Matthew McConaughey will perpetually be an ardent supporter of Longhorns football. The 55-year-old actor motivated the players on social media following their distressing defeat in the Cotton Bowl.

Outstanding performance tonight, Texas Longhorns football team,” McConaughey tweeted. “Once the pain diminishes, ensure that you cherish one another and yourselves for the numerous accomplishments achieved this year.” The season was a source of pride. Until eternity. #HookEm

McConaughey attended the Texas sideline at AT&T Stadium for the Cotton Bowl, a customary practice for significant games. As expected, he wore his distinctive cowboy hat throughout the game.

A native of Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey graduated from Texas in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in television and cinema studies. He earned his first acting job before even graduating, accepting a role on Unsolved Mysteries” in 1992, per IMDb.

Since emerging to popularity as one of the most iconic American actors of the contemporary period, McConaughey has been Texas’ biggest celebrity fan. A passionate football lover, McConaughey memorably played legendary coach Jack Lengyel in the iconic movie “We Are Marshall.