Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl
At one point in the third quarter, it looked as if the Oklahoma Sooners were going to run away from the Arizona Wildcats in their Alamo Bowl matchup. But the turnover bug that hurt the Sooners in the first quarter, reared its ugly head again toward the end of the third.
Instead of potentially going up 31-13 late in the third, the Sooners led by just three. And after the Wildcats defensive touchdown, it seemed as if the wheels fell off for the Sooners offense.
It was a tough way to end the season, but there were some promising moments that give us something to look forward to.
So how did social media react to the Sooners’ 38-24 loss? Always hard after a loss, but let’s take a look at some reactions to the overall performance, Jackson Arnold’s first start, and Nic Anderson and Drake Stoops’ big days.
Showed some good stuff
Jackson Arnold played like an insanely talented but yet still a true freshman tonight. And he played well enough to win this game. Sucks to end his first game this way, but if you’re writing him off, you’re an idiot
— Barstool Sooners (@OUBarstool) December 29, 2023
Can't turn it over like OU did
25 unanswered points is genuinely wild.
Crazy the way football works.
One minute you think you’re about to go up 31-13 the next you lose 38-24.
Surge of momentum like I haven’t seen.
6 turnovers is the story.
Boomer and goodnight
— J🅿️ (@indy_sooner) December 29, 2023
Locker room still believes in Arnold
"That entire Oklahoma locker room is with Jackson and this changes nothing." -Danny Stutsman. #Sooners
— Mason Young (@Mason_Young_0) December 29, 2023
A lot to learn from
OU's team is so young. 18 players playing are either Freshmen, RedShirt Freshmen, & Sophmores
11 on Def
8 on OffDEFENSE:
R Mason Thomas- DE (SO)
PJ Adebawore DE (F)
Jaren Kanak LB (RF)
Kip Lewis LB (RF)
Peyton Bowe S (F)
Gentry Williams CB (RF)
Makari Vickers CB (F)…
— SoonerStNick (@SoonerStNick) December 29, 2023
Offense did defense no favors
Defense held on long enough for Oklahoma to run away with it, but the turnovers by the offense allowed Arizona to stay in long enough to find their stride in the fourth quarter.
— Locked On Sooners Podcast (@LockedOnSooners) December 29, 2023
Brotherhood is strong
Stutsman embraces Jackson Arnold.
Onward and Upward. #Team129 pic.twitter.com/qa4xgqLheC
— Sooners Insider (@SoonersInsider) December 29, 2023
How quickly things turned
The Alamo Bowl never disappoints. pic.twitter.com/uG0JH8APtR
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) December 29, 2023
Walter Rouse gave it all
Miguel Chavis and Walter Rouse had a long, long embrace. Rouse was only at #OU for one year but… it meant something pic.twitter.com/9SW2wTL9dA
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) December 29, 2023
Something positive
Turning it over 6 times hurt us. However, I’ll take 500 yards of offense with a freshman QB and a strong showing by our defense (for the most part) in the second half. There’s a lot to build on, but let’s start by solidifying our O-line.
— CamLikesH20 (@CamAnder481636) December 29, 2023
He's not wrong
Billy Bowman’s take:
“I feel like tonight, Oklahoma beat Oklahoma.”
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) December 29, 2023
Some fantastic perspective
In 99 we lost the bowl game. In 2000 we went 13-0. Sometimes a long offseason is good motivation to work hard and get better.
— Bubba Burcham (@BubbaBurcham) December 29, 2023
Always
It’s still Boomer man!!!
— Dede Westbrook (@DedeTHEGreat11) December 29, 2023
A lot of growing pains in the loss
I’m not worried about Jackson Arnold. He’ll be fine. Today’s game was a great learning experience.
But what I am concerned about is the offensive line. There are some major issues up front and OU has to figure that out.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) December 29, 2023
Can only get better from here
I don’t have much reaction to this game for OU. On the verge of going up 31-13 and another Farooq fumble turns into a touchdown the other way. Defense played great. True freshman made true freshman mistakes, but showed big time signs. Good experience for him.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) December 29, 2023
It was a roller-coaster ride
i feel like i’ve gone through all the stages of grief tonight lmao
— SwiftieSooner (@SwiftieSooner) December 29, 2023
A lot to like despite the loss
Short sighted people will see this game and point out the negatives. Real ones will see the positives and if you don’t rock w us now don’t hop on later.
— Andrew Smith🧸🎀🏴☠️ (@SoonerSoupGuy) December 29, 2023
OU will be just fine
It was literally Jackson Arnold’s first start (and he looked great for stretches)
The defense is keeping major pieces and adding more difference makers (plus Year 2 of McCullough, Adebawore, etc)
The offense is loaded with playmakers
I repeat: OU will be fine #Sooners
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) December 29, 2023
Thank you for everything, Drake Stoops
Running out of adjectives to describe Drake… kid just does it all
— Joe Castiglione Jr. (@JoeCJr29) December 29, 2023
Drake finally got the DPI called he deserved
We’re not in Stillwater! It’s PI.
— Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) December 29, 2023
Incredible
Drake Stoops has now officially caught a pass from:
– Kyler Murray
– Austin Kendall
– Jalen Hurts
– Tanner Mordecai
– Spencer Rattler
– Caleb Williams
– Dillon Gabriel
– Davis Beville
– Jackson ArnoldThat’s NINE different quarterbacks over six seasons #Sooners
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) December 29, 2023
Got the tools
It was really fun watching JFA when he started to heat up.
Incredible arm strength, good mobility, kid is a playmaker. The upside is noticeable.
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) December 29, 2023
Nic Anderson is that dude
🥹 at least it was one of my young guys. Congrats my boy! @nicanderson04 https://t.co/bMMHXqRV2E
— Marvin Mims Jr. (@marvindmims) December 29, 2023
That's how this works, right?
Now that OU is in the SEC they aren’t taking this bowl game seriously
— Donnie Hazlewood (@Dn4sty) December 29, 2023
Turnovers were ugly
Ultimately, OU still got a lot out of tonight. A lot to learn from for Jackson Arnold and that was always the most important part of this game for Oklahoma.
Six turnovers and that spike are pretty gross, though.
— Josh Helmer (@JoshOnREF) December 29, 2023
Some good, some bad
OU Takeaways from the Alamo Bowl:
– JA has tons of talent & needs LOTS more reps
– DL could be nasty after an off season w/ more development
– OL played better than expected, but suffered from JA holding the ball too long
– OU has its punter
– Nic A is him
– Gabe S is real good— Cornell Woolridge (renaissancexm on BlueSky)🦄 (@RenaissanceXM) December 29, 2023
Simple as that
Point blank, you can’t turn the ball over six times and expect to win a football game.
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) December 29, 2023
Not a great day for Jalil Farooq
Jalil Farooq has cost Oklahoma a possible 14 points. Whew. What a rough day for the kid.
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) December 29, 2023
It was a wild ride
Don’t know if I’ve seen a game where momentum changed that quickly.
OU was on the verge of delivering a knockout punch and then got knocked out.
Crazy 🤷🏼♂️
— Mike Steely (@steelyonsports) December 29, 2023
This game doesn't define Venables or Arnold
There's no way to sugar coat the way this thing ended.
It was bad.
But miss me with any overreaction about the quarterback or head coach.
— Locked On Sooners Podcast (@LockedOnSooners) December 29, 2023
Sooners Signee ready to go to work
I’m ready to come in and help improve this team mentally and as a player. I’m speaking for the whole 24 class. We are all coming to compete.
Onto the next game no need to throw hate, it’s time to prepare for the SEC.
BOOMER SOONER 🔴⚪️
— Daniel Akinkunmi (@official_Grind4) December 29, 2023
From one offensive lineman to the Sooners OL
You just can’t get your QB blasted like that when they’re only rushing 3. Bad ball.
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) December 29, 2023
A lot to be proud of
OU improved significantly from last year. I’m proud of these guys and can’t wait to see them carry out their passion for football again next season.
— Trent Ratterree (@trent_ratterree) December 29, 2023
