Houston Fans Still Divided Over C.J. Stroud After Super Bowl 60

The conversation around C.J. Stroud is heating up again in Houston, and it has nothing to do with last season’s highlight reel. Instead, Texans fans are buzzing about lingering frustrations that resurfaced after Super Bowl 60, where Stroud’s performance and personality once again sparked debate across the football world.

According to a recent Sporting News report, some Texans fans are still carrying old grudges from Stroud’s early NFL comments, his rapid national rise, and the way national media often framed his story. Even though Stroud helped transform the Texans into a legitimate AFC threat, some fans remain split on how they feel about him as a face of the franchise.

Why Houston Fans Are Still Split

Stroud’s meteoric rise has reshaped Houston football. In only his rookie season, he delivered playoff wins, national attention, and hope for long-term success. Yet, those same accomplishments have put him in the spotlight in ways that not all Houstonians embrace.

The lingering frustration stems from a combination of early doubts, media narratives, and the emotional intensity of Texans fandom. Many supporters feel the franchise finally has a superstar to build around. Others believe Stroud has been lifted to celebrity status too quickly and want to see more postseason results before fully embracing the hype.

Super Bowl 60 brought those feelings back to the surface. Even though Houston wasn't on the field, the broadcast focused heavily on Stroud’s growing presence in the league. That renewed the debate among fans about whether he has earned that national influence—or whether it's coming too fast.

Why It Matters

Fan unity is essential as Houston builds toward a potential championship window. Stroud is the centerpiece of a young roster with real playoff ambitions. Whether the city gets behind him fully could shape the energy at NRG Stadium and the broader culture of the franchise.

For now, the conversation continues. But one thing is certain: Stroud has made the Texans impossible to ignore, and Houston sports fans are more invested than they’ve been in years.

This article is a summary of reporting by Sporting News. Read the full story here.