Social media reacts: DJ Uiagalelei impresses in his season opener at Oregon State
Former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei transferred to Oregon State with a ton to prove, performing well in his debut with the Beavers.
Uiagalelei completed 20 of 25 passes for 239 yards, three touchdowns through the air, and two on the ground without a turnover as the Beavers cruised past San Jose State 42-17 on the road. It was a strong performance from the former Tiger in a new opportunity.
It is early, but the decision to transfer to Oregon State looks like a good one, with Uiagalelei playing behind a stellar offensive line. Given the time to make plays, he did what he needed to.
Here is a look at how Twitter/X reacted to Uiagalelei’s performance.
DJ Uiagalelei: 91.8 Passing Grade in Week 1
Highest Single Game Passing Grade in his Collegiate Career🦫 pic.twitter.com/oEhBYnwzTH
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 4, 2023
This Oregon St. OL is SERIOUS💪
DJ Uiagalelei flexing his strong arm🚀pic.twitter.com/0IEwTUqFrt
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei was NEVER the problem at Clemson. He’s going to be a Top 10 QB at Oregon State this season
— College Football Blue Bloods (@bluebloodsbias) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei scored 3 TDs in the first half as Oregon State’s QB1👀
Are the Beavers a CFB sleeper team? pic.twitter.com/vC9so3tdPO
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 3, 2023
When @BeaverFootball was up big, Oregon State decided to put in freshmen QB Aidan Chiles.
Chiles, who looked impressive on the field, went 2-3, 37 Yds, along with 9 Yds on the ground.
After the game, starting QB DJ Uiagalelei told the media that he thought Chiles did a "really… pic.twitter.com/jFAiWUbtSq
— Brett Austin Taylor (@Brett_Taylor94) September 4, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei’s first TD as Oregon State’s QB1⭐️
Sleeping on the Beavers is a choice👀 pic.twitter.com/ZJbVpnp10K
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 3, 2023
That’s now five total touchdowns for DJ Uiagalelei in his Oregon State debut. pic.twitter.com/Ei9FPgW2ZO
— T.J. Mathewson (@tjmathewson) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei in his Oregon State debut today:
-20/25 Passing
-239 Yards
-3 Passing TDs
-2 Rushing TDs
-0 INTDon’t sleep on DJ & Oregon State 🦫https://t.co/UcO4L5j4Yi pic.twitter.com/w47IwInkGw
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 3, 2023
Oregon State’s DJ Uiagalelei showing off the arm talent that made him a coveted recruit, but more impressively look at how long the OL kept him clean.
Beavers left tackle Joshua Gray (#67) is the best 2024 NFL Draft prospect on the roster. pic.twitter.com/GB0zubXAn5
— Seven Rounds in Heaven (@7RoundsInHeaven) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei had enough time to call ahead and place the post game meal order sheesh 🤣pic.twitter.com/Mcd1pnaTU0
— WeAreBigGuys (@WeAreBigGuys) September 3, 2023
5 touchdowns and counting for DJ Uiagalelei in his Oregon State debut. DJU has looked very good.
— Matt Connolly (@MattConnollyOn3) September 3, 2023
Love this @BeaverFootball team.
Veteran group coming off 10 a win season-play a very physical brand of football-a great coach in Jonathan Smith-and now QB DJ Uiagalelei.
These boys are gonna make some noise again this year.— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 3, 2023
Caleb Williams v SJSU
18/25 | 278 | 11.1avg | 4 TDs | QBR 82
8 runs | -2 | -0.3avg | 0 TDsDJ Uiagalelei v SJSU
20/25 | 239 | 9.6avg | 3 TD QBR 92
6 runs | 10 | 1.7avg | 2 TDs#GoBeavs #DJU4Heisman— Walter (@ChillNRelaxed) September 4, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei in his Oregon State debut:
-20/25
-239 passing yards
-5 total touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing)Oregon State beats San Jose State 42-17 🏈pic.twitter.com/gZLsp87vM0
— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 3, 2023
This is the year. DJ Uiagalelei has improved so much under this new offense. He’s focused. He’s having fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a dark horse for the Heisman.
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei and the Oregon State offensive line is a match made in heaven.
— Carter Bahns (@carterbahns) September 3, 2023
DJ Uiagalelei is 20-25 for 239 yards & 3 TDs. 80% completion rate.
If he can continue this for a couple of games, it'll confirm that it was never his talent but offensive coaching, stale scheme, WR play/coaching & it compounded as DJ lost his confidence. Small sample size though.— QT (@QuackingTiger) September 3, 2023
