Texas v. USC: Forget the Field, Who Wins a Showdown of the Hottest Fans?

The Pac-10 and the Big 12 may not be getting a blockbuster merger, but there is clear competition for who has the hottest fans. Sometimes just looking is not enough.

Longhorns

Does it matter that this one is posed? Every Longhorn would love a stampede for this beauty.

Trojans

Nothing like the cheerleaders closer to natural. If any of these ladies want to dive in and play lifeguard, there will be plenty of volunteers in Southern California to be rescued.

Tailgate

Pregame kickoff is the beginning of the whole experience. This is where everyone gets fired up—and hot under the collar. Sharing drinks, looks, and hooks, and the imagination goes on.

Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders bring the blood pressure up and inspire every quarterback (even those for Monday morning) to reach out and touch someone.

Root for the Home Team

Living and dying by the team is what makes a good fan. Writing on a sign or across the chest, er, shirt certainly gets each fan noticed for her virtues of support and loyalty.

Getting Bandaged Up by Coach

Not to worry little lady. Getting banged up during the game means getting some loving treatment from the coach. Looks like we know who is the real player here...

Postgame

Enjoying the post-game action on and off the field can be sign of things to come. Be it posing with the ball or flashing the team sign, everyone is satisfied with a positive outcome.

Celebrities

If those sultry celebrities are suffering from an identity crises, try going incognito in Texas. USC can keep Will Ferrell.

And the Winner Is...

USC is the champ. It may not have the celebrities, but it has the bikinis, exposure, and even with two years of probation, this fanbase is not going to suffer.

Sorry Texas, the Big 12 is not as stacked as it used to be. California, we will keep on dreaming about you.