Social media reactions to Oklahoma Sooners’ spring game performance
There’s a lot to take away from the Oklahoma Sooners spring game. The atmosphere, the Heisman moment and the play on the field.
In an unorthodox scoring system, the Oklahoma Sooners’ offense and defense took turns shining brightly in front of 54,409 fans.
The defense started strongly against a depleted offensive line, but in the second quarter, Dillon Gabriel, Jalil Farooq and the offense punched back with several touchdown drives to get the game close going into halftime.
At halftime, it was the Kyler Murray show. The university and fans showed love for their most recent Heisman winner. Murray captivated those in attendance, remarking he “should have been here the whole time.”
With an opportunity to play behind the first-team offensive line, Davis Beville and Jackson Arnold helped get the offense in position to win the game at the end. But ultimately, it was the defense that stood tall, picking up the win after a failed two-point conversion.
It was an incredible day from start to finish in Norman, and here are some of the best social media reactions from the spring game.
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This is still Dillon Gabriel's team
I walked out of the spring game thinking Dillon Gabriel was clearly QB1. Instead I learned that Sooner nation has already benched him for Jackson Arnold (who I’m also very excited about).
🔥Looks like I’ll be bringing the truth about DG on the next @TheMainLinePod.
— Adam Jacquez (@AdamJacquez) April 23, 2023
Jackson Throwing Darts Though
Talk about throwing to a spot. Look at where Jackson Arnold starts the throw and where it ends. Knew Freeman would win and perfectly threw him open. pic.twitter.com/T1t24HzTKI
— Barry of “The Barry & Mack Show” (B. Wise Fitness) (@bwisefitness) April 22, 2023
Made it look easy
Jackson Arnold has a cannon. pic.twitter.com/tNSFNab2HB
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) April 22, 2023
Don't sleep on DG
There's TD No. 3 for Dillon Gabriel, who finds a very wide open Gavin Sawchuk down the left sideline for a 19-yard score on the last play of the half. White leads 60-55.
Defense completely dominated the first Q, but Gabriel and the offense dominated the second Q.
— Jesse Crittenden (@JesseCrittenden) April 22, 2023
No question
Dillon Gabriel is your starter. Will be your starter and will take all the reps necessary through fall camp.
💡
Would be nice to see Arnold play the 2nd half of the spring game behind the better OL and let Beville play behind the OL Arnold has been playing behind.
— Charlie (@CharlieS_TFB) April 22, 2023
Peyton Bowen showing out
“Peyton made an unbelievable play… That’s one of the best plays I’ve seen,” Jeff Lebby says of Peyton Bowen’s interception of Dillon Gabriel. #Sooners
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) April 22, 2023
Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Oklahoma freshman safety Peyton Bowen picks off Dillon Gabriel. Looking like a good call to keep recruiting that dude on NSD.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) April 22, 2023
Defense looks different
1st Q Takeaways from the Spring Game:
1) Peyton Bowen = 🐶
2) Dasan McCullough = 🐶
3) Defense is Physical. Punishing. Relentless. Suffocating.
4) PJ and R Mason are a mean duo of the edge— Two Plane Sports (@TwoPlaneSports) April 22, 2023
He's that dude
I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough. I will not over hype Dasan McCullough.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) April 22, 2023
Rondell Bothroyd and Dasan McCullough providing instant impact
Rondell Bothroyd and Dasan McCullough weren't targeted by the #Sooners by accident. Guys are disruptive.
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) April 22, 2023
Dasan McCullough is pretty, pretty good
Dasan McCullough is HIMOTHY
— truthseeka (@truthseeka20) April 22, 2023
Gracen Halton Shows OUt
Gracen Halton is a dude.
We're probably sleeping on DJ Graham.
Gavin Freeman has it
Gavin Sawchuk looks the part
Dillon Gabriel steady as he goes.
OL has to get healthy. https://t.co/LEetrqYCAV— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) April 22, 2023
D.J. Graham breakout season incoming?
I'm telling y'all, watch out for DJ Graham… 🅾️🧬🤷🏽♂️💯 pic.twitter.com/56gQSh0MBU
— Monty Sisco (@MontySisco1) April 22, 2023
A look at the Heisman
Celebration fit for a 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 🤩@K1 | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/PFLhxYoumJ
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) April 22, 2023
Sites from the Stadium
It begins! Team 129!! Boomer Sooner!! pic.twitter.com/08fLLUOMLa
— Janet Evans (@JanetOUSoon80s) April 22, 2023
The Return of Legends
“You wanna know what a brotherhood looks like? This is what it looks like.” — Brent Venables
All former #Sooners in attendance at the game lined up across the field. Really solid showing from the fans in 50-degree windy weather.
“As we navigate our last season in the Big 12, I… pic.twitter.com/OHXTkZdahF
— Ross Lovelace (@Rosslovelace) April 22, 2023
More Spring Game Action
‘Twas a good day to be a Sooner. pic.twitter.com/4qb5xLD4o6
— ChrisRich88 (@chrisrich316) April 22, 2023
Carly with K1
Today was by far one of the most special days for my family for so many reasons, but this is a moment I'll never forget. Incredibly thankful @OU_Athletics gave me this opportunity, I don't think anything will ever top this. Love you @K1 pic.twitter.com/yZ2htvudI3
— Carly Murray (@TheCarlyMurray) April 23, 2023
A Stout Group
Built by @OU_CoachB. pic.twitter.com/ygBoRCQGP1
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) April 22, 2023
Former WWE Champ Big E and a National Champion Head Coach
Just a couple @HawkeyeFootball alums in Norman. pic.twitter.com/qQj5AlpdnM
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 22, 2023
Former WWE NXT Champ in the House
When a WWE star is partially blocking your view but you dare not tell them they might be in the way 😂 pic.twitter.com/7uJRDzTe78
— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) April 22, 2023
WR group need help?
I think you need someone truly DYNAMIC. And one of the receivers one their way to campus provides that
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) April 22, 2023
Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Takeaways from todays spring game:
1. Defense looks faster
2. Looks like better communication on defense. They don’t look lost.
3. Players look the part. They are bigger and stronger.
4. Jackson Arnold looks really good and should drive DG to be at his best. #soonernation…— Preston Gant (@thePGshow_) April 22, 2023
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