Social media reacts to Texas’ resounding victory over No. 3 Alabama
The Texas Longhorns made a statement on Saturday against the then-No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide. They stunned the kings of the SEC in their backyard, 34-24. In doing so, they defeated college football’s standard-bearer of the last 15 years.
In the performance, the Longhorns secured their first win over a top three team on the road since defeating the No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks to win a national title in 1969. And they did so in dominant fashion.
The way in which Texas won was more remarkable. The Longhorns won with very little help from the running game.
Lead backs Jonathon Brooks and CJ Baxter combined for 88 yards on 27 carries, but much of that came later in the game. After a series of short runs, the dam broke and Brooks capitalized.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers shouldered the load to the tune of 349 passing yards and three touchdowns. The performance carried the team to victory.
Here’s a look at how social media took in the win.
The big concern of this week was the Texas OL against Bama’s DL.
Quinn Ewers wasn’t sacked one time.
— HornSports (@HornSports) September 10, 2023
After Quinn Ewers did something nobody at Texas has done since that Vince Young performance at the Rose Bowl, the two shared a moment together in Tuscaloosa
🔗 – https://t.co/Zy1fUwP6XM@InsideTexas | @On3sports
pic.twitter.com/emI9joVxFV— Griffin McVeigh (@Griffin_McVeigh) September 10, 2023
Alabama is now 0-8 all time when failing to hurt Texas’ quarterback.
— Longhorn Republic (@LonghornPod) September 10, 2023
Quinn Ewers had 0 turnover-worthy passes against Alabama, per PFF.
— parker fleming (@statsowar) September 10, 2023
Longhorns walking into the SEC next year pic.twitter.com/7BBnHx62kN
— Texas Owns Bama (8-2) (@Doc_Texas) September 10, 2023
I don’t know what it’s like to be a dad…to stare into the eyes of my newborn baby as they take their first breaths…
…but I think it feels a lot like beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa…
Hell of a game @TexasLonghorns
Hook ‘Em Horns.
🤘🏼— Glen Powell (@glenpowell) September 10, 2023
Mood. pic.twitter.com/SUG5ojzzKo
— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) September 10, 2023
We can’t wait to be back with y’all on Saturday in DKR-TMS 🤘#HookEm pic.twitter.com/cBVp7saK0r
— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) September 10, 2023
Vince Young: “Enjoy the moment tonight, and then get your ass back to work.” pic.twitter.com/FbmXJrD7Tr
— Bob Ballou (@BobBallouSports) September 10, 2023
I tell you hwhat, the 12 hour drive home is a WHOLE lot more pleasant coming off a win. 😎#HookEm pic.twitter.com/GTLQCNgfVh
— Fancy Boots (@TexasFancyBoots) September 10, 2023
That get back a mf ain’t it 😤 #HookEm
— Keilan Robinson (@__keilan) September 10, 2023
Proud of y’all @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/ona3QW8HEH
— Roschon Johnson (@roschon) September 10, 2023
“SEC AIN’T READY FOR US!”
Texas is feeling it after defeating No. 3 Alabama 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/qRU8s1ewDb
— ESPN (@espn) September 10, 2023
Top 5 win on the road?
🗣️SING TEXAS FIGHT pic.twitter.com/IMpi5NOcYh
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) September 10, 2023
Texas is the only FBS program in Texas to be undefeated after Week 2.
There are 13 FBS program in Texas.
— Mike Craven (@CravenMike) September 10, 2023
You think Keilan Robinson wanted this one against his old team? pic.twitter.com/vdyg7gcOWO
— Bob Ballou (@BobBallouSports) September 10, 2023
HOOK ’EM, @TexasFootball! Be safe celebrating tonight, Longhorns, and enjoy the win!🤘 pic.twitter.com/IHhfm0gMcx
— Jay Hartzell (@JCHartzell) September 10, 2023
Every throw from Quinn Ewers vs Alabama
STATS
24 for 38 (63%)
349 yards / 9.2 per attempt
3 TD / 0 INT
89.4 Total QBR (out of 100/ESPN) pic.twitter.com/32MnJ8kkAd— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) September 10, 2023
