It was a thrilling game as the Oklahoma Sooners rallied from as many as 21 points down to beat the Texas Longhorns in the 117th matchup between the bitter rivals.
The game was full of highlights on both sides. Texas’ Casey Thompson, Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy put on a show against an Oklahoma Sooners defense that struggled in the first half before settling and getting stops in the second half.
After a couple of costly turnovers for the Sooners, Spencer Rattler gave way to Caleb Williams, and the true freshman helped the Sooners outscore Texas 38-13 the rest of the way. Kennedy Brooks had a fantastic game, rushing for more than 200 yards, and Marvin Mims was marvelous as he torched the Longhorns for big plays.
It was as emotional a trip as any Red River Showdown and a game that will live on in the minds of those who played in it and those who witnessed it forever.
Let’s look back at some of the best social media reactions to the Sooners come from behind win as we continue our look back. Also, make sure you take a look at our seven takeaways from the Sooners win.
Back to some normalcy
Waiting for busses. Missed this so much. #Sooners #HookEm pic.twitter.com/M6yCYSj2gw
— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) October 9, 2021
What's OU-Texas Like?
When people ask me what OU/Texas is like…
This is the video I’m going to show then pic.twitter.com/uQu2j5pjPr— Chris Plank (@PlankShow) October 9, 2021
Oklahoma's 200-yard rushers speaks to the "heart of it"
A successful team beats with one heart. pic.twitter.com/zBOzjEVFAl
— Kennedy Brooks (@kennedyBrooks26) October 9, 2021
Caleb Williams and Marvin Mims creating Sooner Magic
This is absurd throw and catch. Caleb Williams to Marvin Mims. pic.twitter.com/XOusCRp1D8
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) October 9, 2021
Play of the Year Candidate
3rd and 19. Down 8. 4th quarter. pic.twitter.com/5eDeC21qN4
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) October 9, 2021
Guys being Dudes
— Sooner Gridiron (@soonergridiron) October 9, 2021
Marvin Mims Impressing Former Heisman Winner
STOP PLAYIN W’ THESE MF’s MARVIN😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤
— Kyler Murray (@K1) October 9, 2021
Somethings you just can't defend
Lmao QB said f**k it Mims down there somewhere😂😂
— K9 (@KennethMurray) October 9, 2021
Softball player of the Year Feeling the Sooner Magic!
BOOMER FREAKING SOONER! WHATS GOOD🗣🤘🏾⬇️
— Jocelyn Alo (@78jocelyn_alo) October 9, 2021
What a Comeback
OU spotted Texas a 3 TD lead and still covered the spread.
Also Kennedy Brooks > Bijan, Today
— K. Mehrabian (@KMehrabianCCM) October 9, 2021
2022 RB Chimes In
Horns down lol… 😂😮
— RALEEK BROWN (@raleek2) October 9, 2021
Finish Fast
MAN I LOVE THIS TEAM! like coach always say there’s only one quarter u can win the game in…..🧘🏿 #BOOMERSOONER pic.twitter.com/2MyJMb1QYe
— Perrion Winfrey🦍 (@pdontplay) October 9, 2021
Isaiah Thomas Looking Good
Perfect fit. 🤠 #BeatTexas pic.twitter.com/tr7pRI4b6h
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) October 9, 2021
OU-Texas as NFL Teammates
Pleasure doing business brother! #Boomer pic.twitter.com/LiZZ0tD4n7
— Dede Westbrook (@DedeTHEGreat11) October 9, 2021
More OU-Texas in the NFL
Answer the phone !!! @Dev_Duv5 pic.twitter.com/BZoFuXduai
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) October 9, 2021
Big Game Bob with the Big time Reaction
😅 @CoachBobStoops was just a little excited about @OU_Football‘s win today pic.twitter.com/lUTmAQeLJa
— Fox College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 9, 2021
Superman with a Heroic Day
6-0 babyyy. “That’s the reason why you come to Oklahoma” Appreciate coach and the men on this team that believed in me and had my back!! #HornsDown #NFW @TheClarkeStroud
— Caleb “Superman” Williams (@CALEBcsw) October 9, 2021
Not looking great for the Horns
Texas is 0-2 in SEC play.
— The Rob Breaux Show (@robbreauxshow) October 9, 2021
After his day, this checks out
Kennedy Brooks is immortal
— Red Dirt Sport (@RedDirtSport) October 9, 2021
Field Awareness 99
When the paper due at midnight and you turn it in at 11:59:59 pic.twitter.com/sdLAX4JZQ3
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 9, 2021
Gotta Love WRs that sell out in the running game
Literally these two helped spring the game-winning touchdown. https://t.co/5ad7so2NVe
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) October 9, 2021
You want him? well, you got him
— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) October 9, 2021
