Social Media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners shutout loss to the Texas Longhorns
It was not a good day to be an Oklahoma Sooners fan. The Sooners were dominated in the Cotton Bowl by the Texas Longhorns 49-0 marking their third straight loss in Big 12 play. The first time since 1998.
Without Dillon Gabriel, the offense resorted to the wildcat and trick plays to try and manufacture yards. Ultimately, the lack of an adequate passing attack combined with an untimely move away from the running game marked disaster for an offense that only generated 195 total yards and 11 first downs.
Defensively, it was just as bad.
After a three-and-out on the opening drive, the Sooners couldn’t stop Texas for anything. They allowed 585 total yards of offense and nearly 300 yards rushing on the day.
As expected, Bijan Robinson was a load in the running game, rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Texas’ offensive line dominated in the running game and made life incredibly easy for Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. Ewers was hardly under pressure, and when he was, he looked poised, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns on the day.
Texas had their way with the Oklahoma Sooners today and absolutely dominated in the Red River Showdown.
Let’s take a look at how social media reacted to the Sooners’ loss.
Former Oklahoma State and Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver in shock
I never in my life saw OU play so bad
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 8, 2022
They played scared
That game literally felt like me and the golf guys going up against a real college football team. Wildcat on 3rd & 8 when you’re down 5 touchdowns. Is that just giving up?? Why don’t you try another quarterback and actually try to win the game somehow like last year. Goodness
— Brad Dalke (@DalkeKong3) October 8, 2022
It was bad, bad
Today's shutout loss to Texas snapped the #Sooners streak of 311 straight games with points.
That stretch was the 9th longest such streak in college football history, dating back to 1869.
— Ryan Chapman (@_RyanChapman) October 8, 2022
Pretty much says it all
Not sure how Oklahoma could look any worse#Sooners are just an absolute abomination right now
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) October 8, 2022
Texas played fantastic
Final: Texas 49, Oklahoma 0.
The Longhorns’ largest-ever win over the Sooners. Their first shutout of OU since 1965. pic.twitter.com/pz3wdVpRUH
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) October 8, 2022
Still doesn't feel good
All the spankings the #Sooners have put on #Texas over the years, #Oklahoma was due one of these.
— Brandon Drumm (@BrandonDrumm247) October 8, 2022
Still Believe in Brent Venables
This year might be shot. But I still believe Brent Venables will get it all figured out and fixed. The Sooners brightest days are still ahead of them. Oklahoma just has to go through some growing pains before they become THE MAN 💯📢💫🙌🏈 Still believe BV will get some🏆🏆💯 pic.twitter.com/TiL5IBqFgU
— Sooners HQ (@TheSabatore) October 8, 2022
It's been rough
Oklahoma had allowed 49 points only 14 times in its 114-year history coming into this season. The Sooners have allowed 49 points twice in the last seven days.
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) October 8, 2022
Historical performance for the Longhorns
Brutal Red River showing for Oklahoma; brilliant one for Texas.
This is the most lopsided loss in Sooners program history. They’ve only been held scoreless once before in this series (shut outs below)
1908: OU 50 – 0 UT
1956: OU 45 – 0 UT
1965: UT 19 – 0 OU
2022: UT 49 – 0 OU— Laine Higgins (@lainehiggins17) October 8, 2022
Pat's afraid to say what everyone's thinking
Horns 49, Sooners 0.
Texas is b …
.. etter than Oklahoma.— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 8, 2022
Unreal
Texas beats Oklahoma 49-0.
1st time the #Sooners have been shutout in the Red River Showdown since 1965.
1st shutout period since 1998 against Texas A&M.
Back to back losses of 30+ points for 1st time in program history.
Unreal.
— TJ Eckert (@TJEckertKTUL) October 8, 2022
He's that important to this team
Dillon Gabriel was the one player Oklahoma couldn't afford to lose this year. We're seeing the results of that.
OU has to score to win this game. And it looks like the Sooners can't push the ball downfield.
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) October 8, 2022
Giving it away
The best way to describe OU-Texas is like going back to the ATM every time after the blackjack dealer ran through you for hours
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) October 8, 2022
Coaching Staff bears a lot of responsibility here
I just don’t understand how you can go into the OU-Texas game 0-2 in Big 12 play and willingly trot this offense out. I love Brent Venables. I want and believe it can work out. But, you’re lying to yourself if today doesn’t have you alarmed.
— Josh Helmer (@JoshOnREF) October 8, 2022
Mind Boggling
Texas 49, #Sooners 0 final. Worst loss for OU in RRS history, most points allowed to Texas in series history.
UT missed FG means #OU 65-13 (2003) remains largest margin of victory in RRS… so there’s that 🤷♂️
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) October 8, 2022
24 years
Oklahoma has lost three straight games.
First time this has happened in 24 years 😬 pic.twitter.com/ncYKIdOOvc
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 8, 2022
Cool environment at least
#RedRiverShowdown #BoomerSooner we ass but it was cool pic.twitter.com/NrD1LeXwpm
— Deebo Scamuel🪪💻📱 (@CiscoTMT) October 8, 2022
It was a long day
Texas shuts out Oklahoma 49-0. pic.twitter.com/g9zz57VOZ3
— Richard (@BreakfastDuck) October 8, 2022
Enjoy it
GREAT day to be Longhorn🤘🏼 #HookEm pic.twitter.com/hGlgsCsG0T
— Sam Ehlinger (@sehlinger3) October 8, 2022
Wouldn't want to be in that locker room
After the Red River Showdown, losing team players and coaches are typically interviewed first so the winning team has time to do the trophy presentation.
Nearly 30 minutes after the game, Brent Venables and Oklahoma still haven't showed up. Texas is going first instead.
— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) October 8, 2022
"Zero fun sir."
We did not have fun. https://t.co/8MB63qJwou
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) October 8, 2022
Brayden Willis is a leader
Brayden Willis showed heart, pride, and dirty hard work in the dark today. His stock trend has to be going up 📈 Despite the outcome, his future looks bright. Go get your money my guy! #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/RTIAKRY66x
— Jon Morrow (@Mes0M0rr0w_OKWX) October 8, 2022
2023 Commit Joshua Bates has a message
calm before the storm……
— Joshua Bates (@JoshuaBates64) October 8, 2022
Coach Venables owning it
“Obviously, I’ve not done a great job.” – #OU HC Brent Venables
Mentions team maybe feels tired bc forced to play perfect football each time out.
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) October 8, 2022
