Oklahoma

Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners 50-20 win over Iowa State

Published

1 year ago

October 1, 2023

Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners 50-20 win over Iowa State

It was a tight ball game into the second quarter, but after Iowa State cut Oklahoma’s lead to one, it was all Sooners from there on out.

When it was 21-20, it began to feel like all of the Sooners-Cyclones matchups during the Lincoln Riley-Matt Campbell era, but then Oklahoma realized that this team is built different. The Sooners went on to score 29 unanswered points, creating the largest margin of victory in the matchup since a 52-16 win in 2015. That was the year before Campell arrived in Ames.

[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal]

Dillon Gabriel had another great game, accounting for more than 400 combined passing and rushing yards and five total touchdowns. It was a fantastic performance to help get Oklahoma to 5-0 and set up an undefeated Red River Rivalry game in the Cotton Bowl.

Though there are still things to work on heading into the big-time showdown, the Sooners are heading in the right direction.

Here’s how social media reacted to the win.

Rough start, but finished strong

Narrative will be that #Sooners defense was ‘bad’ in this game. But let’s be real you all have seen ‘bad’, that wasn’t it.
Oklahoma has given up 305 yards so far and 118 came on two plays.
You can’t remove plays but ISU doesn’t have 200 yards without TWO plays.
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) October 1, 2023
Advertisement

There’s Only 1 Bob Stoops

Bob Stoops enters the field through smoke from the tunnel with Toby Keith
Grabs a mic and yells to the crowd:
“You know the road to the Big 12 championship always runs through Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s get started in here!” #Sooners
— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) September 30, 2023

Oklahoma Built Different

Wild that Oklahoma gave up 20 in a half.
Wilder that an Iowa State Defense gave up 40.
D settled in at end. Big explosive plays was the issue. Cut down on that and make Becky make mistakes.
Also run fits were iffy. Come out, score and end it
— J🅿️ (@indy_sooner) October 1, 2023

Billy Bowan provided the early fireworks

#DEFENSE…. #Sooners safety Billy Bowman jumps the pass on 3rd down and made a house call to start the game off quickly for #OU.
7-0 #Oklahoma with 14:03 left in the first quarter.
This OU defense has continued to be a takeaway machine early in the season.
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) September 30, 2023

This Oklahoma Team is Different

In the Matt Campbell era at Iowa State, only twice was he beaten by Oklahoma by more than 10.
2022 – 14
2023 – 30
Advertisement

Both games, Brent Venables was the head coach.
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) October 1, 2023

Not how you start, but how you finish

Defensive adjustments?
With 3 minutes left in the second half, the #Sooners have allowed only 5️⃣4️⃣ yards.
That’ll play.
Advertisement

— TFB Sooners (@TFB_Sooners) October 1, 2023

The little things matter

This game is two player mistakes away from being 40-6. Gabriel showed up and is showing out. I cant stress enough how much he has improved from last year. Venebles and Lebby have called excellent games. The #Sooners are getting better every week. @selloutcrowd_
— Sam Mayes (@AllmericanMayes) October 1, 2023

Red River Fire

Outside of about two-ish quarters this season, Oklahoma’s defense has played at an incredibly high level
Today was arguably the offense’s best showing of the year
Advertisement

A lot to be excited about going into the Red River Rivalry next weekend #Sooners
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) October 1, 2023

#Sooners up on ISU 47-20 with 12:26 left in 3rd quarter. Already OU’s most points against a Matt Campbell-coached Cyclones squad (he’s in his 8th year there). Previous high in that span was 42 in 2019 (a 1-point OU win).
— Mike Houck (@mhouckOU) October 1, 2023

Big Day for Dillon Gabriel

Dillon Gabriel has now thrown for 317 yards.
It is the first time that the Iowa State defense has allowed a 300-yard passer in 20 games. It’s a streak that dates back to Nov. 13, 2021 (Texas Tech).
There is still 12:26 remaining in the third quarter.#Sooners
— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) October 1, 2023

Special Teams ACE

5-star making 5-star type of play. That’s Peyton Bowen’s second punt block of the season and it’s only September 30th.
30-20 #Sooners after the subsequent block resulted in a ISU safety.
Advertisement

Trace Ford just lost the ball in excitement, though. Should have been a TD.
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) October 1, 2023

Strong response

Oklahoma gave up 20 points in the first 21 minutes of game time and haven’t given up points since.
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) October 1, 2023

A different result

Some of y’all (many) have complained about the defense tonight, and I have too. A lot. But if Lincoln Riley was still coaching here, this game wouldn’t be over yet.
— Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) October 1, 2023

He’s a good quarterback

For those that need to hear it:
Dillon wasn’t just good in the first half, he was incredible. One of the better 30 minutes of football he’s played at OU.
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) October 1, 2023

The Answer is 2011: The Question?

When was the last time OU and Texas went into the red river rivalry both undefeated?
— Greatest Softball Team Ever HR Tracker (@HRtrackerSports) October 1, 2023

“It ain’t good enough.”

OU is up 20 and fans are unhappy.
We’re back, baby.
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) October 1, 2023

This part…

I will say “bad” games leading to 30 point 4th quarter leads feels much better than them 1 score shits.
— Just Joe With It (@IsThisShitOn) October 1, 2023

Taking care of business, every week

I know Oklahoma hasn’t played anyone good yet, but you have to be excited about what they’ve done through five games. They’ve taken care of business every week. All offseason, the narrative was they have to be 5-0 headed to Dallas. They’ve done that and in dominant fashion, too.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) October 1, 2023

Are You Ready!?!?

It’s that time?? 9:35 pm and Texas Still….Sucks😂💪❤️
— tony casillas (@tccasillas) October 1, 2023
Advertisement

It’s What everyone Deserves

Hmm #1 Texas vs #10 Oklahoma?!?! 🤔🤔🤔
— Jay Smith – UNFAIR Sports (@unfairsports) October 1, 2023

Figured it Out

When Iowa State cut Oklahoma’s lead to 21-20 early in the second quarter, the Cyclones averaged 8.4 yards per play and had 259 total yards.#Sooners defense held them to 93 total yards and 2.8 yards per play the remainder of the game (the final 39 minutes) to win, 50-20.
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) October 1, 2023

Thank you, Lord

Oklahoma
Texas
Undefeateds. National implications. Biggest game of the week.
As the Good Lord intended.
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) October 1, 2023

Dillon Gabriel been waiting for this one

Jayden Gibson Hulked Out

JAYDEN GIBSON GROWN MAN PLAY
— Stephen A (@OUupdatedSB) October 1, 2023

Source link

Click to comment

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: November 17

Published

2 hours ago

November 18, 2024

Press Room

Join News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins, News On 6 Sports Director John Holcomb, and Toby Rowland for this week’s edition of the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz.

Sunday, November 17th 2024, 11:27 pm

By:

News 9,

News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY –

This week on the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz, Dean Blevins, John Holcomb, and Toby Rowland begin the show with their opening takes.

Toby’s Top 3

Thunder Recap

Viewer Question

OU Offensive Coordinator Candidates

OU, OSU, TU Opponent Preview

UCO Road To Division II Title

OU, OSU, TU Basketball Recap

Play The Percentages

Source link

Oklahoma

Oklahoma superintendent Ryan Walters faces criticism over religious freedom video mandate in schools – Times of India

Published

9 hours ago

November 17, 2024

Press Room

Ryan Walters (Picture credit: X)

A top education official in the US state of Oklahoma is facing criticism after ordering public schools to show students a video promoting a new department of religious freedom and patriotism.
State superintendent Ryan Walters, a Republican, announced the department on Wednesday, claiming it will address attacks on religious liberty and patriotism by “woke teachers’ unions.” The new office will operate under the state’s department of education.
On Thursday, Walters emailed school superintendents demanding they show his video announcement to all students and send it to parents.
“In one of the first steps of the newly created department, we are requiring all of Oklahoma schools to play the attached video to all kids that are enrolled,” the email read.
In the video, Walters claims that religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions,” before praying for US leaders.
“In particular, I pray for President Donald Trump and his team as they continue to bring about change to the country,” Walters said in the video.
He further said that students are not required to participate in the prayer.
According to Walters, the new department will “oversee the investigation of abuses to individual religious freedom or displays of patriotism.”

Two of Oklahoma’s largest school districts, Edmond and Bixby, have said they will not show the video. Oklahoma City Public Schools is reviewing the matter.
Oklahoma attorney general Gentner Drummond’s office declared Walters’ mandate unlawful.
“Not only is this edict unenforceable, it is contrary to parents’ rights, local control, and individual free-exercise rights,” the statement read.
This is not the first time Walters’ actions have drawn legal challenges. He is currently facing two lawsuits over a June mandate requiring schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for grades 5 through 12, a directive several districts have refused to follow.

Source link

Oklahoma

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Opening Football Odds: Cover or Not?

Published

17 hours ago

November 17, 2024

Press Room

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Opening Football Odds: Cover or Not?

Gambling can be a shady profession. Everyone is looking for an angle. If a person has inside information into the physical condition of a key player, say a certain quarterback, it is a big advantage. That said, my sources say that Alabama QB Jalen Milroe is in excellent shape. That sort of news gives the Crimson Tide a better chance at success.

Sportsbook FanDuel has come out with their line on Alabama-Oklahoma and graced the Tide with a 14.5 point advantage. The Over/Under is set at 49.5.

Hopefully, you got in on the preseason number of Bama favored by two points for this game in Norman. The Sooners were not expected to win the SEC, but then again not many prognosticators had OU pegged at 5-5 coming into this game. The win total for Oklahoma this summer was set at 8.5. Those lucky enough to take the under have already profited.

Not only are the Sooners 5-5 overall, they are also 5-5 against the spread and in the Over/Under.

OKLAHOMA

Date	Opp	Close	Result	ATS/OU
Aug 30	Temple	-42.5 / 57.5	Won 51-3	Won / Under
Sep 7	Houston	-27.5 / 49.5	Won 16-12	Lost / Under
Sep 14	Tulane	-12.5 / 49.5	Won 34-19	Won / Over
Sep 21	Tennessee	+5.5 / 56.5	Lost 15-25	Lost / Under
Sep 28	@Auburn	+1 / 43.5	Won 27-21	Won / Over
Oct 12	Texas	+17 / 49	Lost 3-34	Lost / Under
Oct 19	South Carolina	+1 / 40.5	Lost 9-35	Lost / Over
Oct 26	@Ole Miss	+19 / 49.5	Lost 14-26	Won / Under
Nov 2	Maine	-37.5 / 48.5	Won 59-14	Won / Over
Nov 9	@Missouri	-3.5 / 42.5	Lost 23-30	Lost / Over

The Sooners are 1-5 in the SEC with the one win coming against Auburn at home. Okie lost their other two SEC home games to Ole Miss by 12 and against a Brady Cook-less Mizzou by 7. Is the Tide a field goal better than OM? Can Milroe generate 8 more points than Drew Pyne?

If night games factor into your betting, Oklahoma won their first two of the season against Temple (51-3) and Houston (16-12). In Week 4, they fell to Tennessee under the lights in Norman 25-15.

The Sooners have lost four straight SEC games with a win over Maine mixed in, while playing musical chairs with their quarterbacks.

ALABAMA

Date	Opp	Close	Result	ATS/OU
Aug 31	Western Kentucky	-34 / 59.5	Won 63-0	Won / Over
Sep 7	South Florida	-30.5 / 64.5	Won 42-16	Lost / Under
Sep 14	@Wisconsin	-14.5 / 47.5	Won 42-10	Won / Over
Sep 28	Georgia	+2 / 50	Won 41-34	Won / Over
Oct 5	@Vanderbilt	-22.5 / 53.5	Lost 35-40	Lost / Over
Oct 12	South Carolina	-21.5 / 50.5	Won 27-25	Lost / Over
Oct 19	@Tennessee	-3.5 / 57.5	Lost 17-24	Lost / Under
Oct 26	Missouri	-16 / 51	Won 34-0	Won / Under
Nov 9	@LSU	-3 / 59.5	Won 42-13	Won / Under
Nov 16	Mercer	-42.5 / 58.5	Won 52-7	Won / Over

The Crimson Tide is 8-2 and 4-2 in conference play. They have won three straight and covered the spread each time. A healthy Milroe is a good Milroe. But it’s the defense that has really stepped up. Alabama has given up 20 points in those three games with one of the touchdowns being a garbage score against the Tide reserves. It would seem Bama is getting back to Joyless Murderball.

Bama is 2-2 on the road and 4-0 in night games. Weather is not expected to be a factor.