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Fresh from the heels of a controversy sparked by Dallas city officials donning “TCU Sucks” shirts at a meeting, TCU’s Parker has announced a bold move to fire back at the jab. The Mayor and council members’ public display of animosity towards the Horned Frogs has prompted Parker to take a stand, aiming to turn the tables on their perceived slight.

“DALLAS – The “Iron Skillet” rivalry between SMU and TCU just got a whole lot more intense, and now it’s involving mayors.

In the latest escalation, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and two other council members wore TCU Sucks shirts during a meeting earlier this week, sparking a reaction from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. In a cheeky move, Parker took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a photo of herself donning a “life is too short to live in Dallas” shirt, captioning it simply: “what the shirt says. #GoFrogs.”

The rivalry between the two schools is known for its lighthearted and playful nature, but it’s clear that the mayors are taking it seriously. The question is, who will come out on top in this battle of wits? One thing is for sure: the real winners will be the fans who get to enjoy the intense match-up on the field.”

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The highly anticipated showdown between the SMU Mustangs and TCU Horned Frogs is set to take place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday, marking the final time the rivalry game will be hosted in Dallas.

As the excitement builds, Johnson and Parker have also placed a friendly wager on the outcome. In a playful tweet, Johnson pledged to treat Parker and the Fort Worth City Council to a breakfast extravaganza from Shug’s Bagels, a beloved Dallas institution, in the unlikely event that @TCUFootball emerges victorious.

“I’m confident the Horned Frogs will keep the Iron Skillet in the 817,” Parker wrote. “If TCU loses, I will treat you and the Dallas City Council to a delicious meal from Pulido’s Restaurant in Fort Worth #GoFrogs,” Mayor Mattie Parker wrote in response.

“Ending a century-old tradition, TCU announced in 2023 that it will suspend its rivalry series with SMU after the 2025 season, opting to focus on more home games. The two Texas-based institutions have clashed on the field an impressive 102 times since 1915, with TCU currently holding a slim 53-42-7 advantage. The Horned Frogs claimed victory in last season’s matchup, defeating the Mustangs 34-17, as they continue to dominate the series.