Social Media reacts to Caleb Williams first start in OU’s 52-31 win over TCU
The internet was abuzz 30 minutes before kickoff as reports were coming in during warm-ups that Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams were both getting time with the first-team offense in different team sessions. As Lincoln Riley attempted to maintain some semblance of a competitive advantage, no one really had a handle on which quarterback would start for the Oklahoma Sooners against the TCU Horned Frogs.
When it was finally announced just before kickoff, it seemed like a new energy hit social media as the excitement about Caleb Williams grew to a fever pitch. What he and the Oklahoma Sooners offense would do over the next few hours would do little to quell the excitement over the Oklahoma Sooners new QB1.
As we do after each win, let’s take a look at some of the best social media reactions to the Oklahoma Sooners 52-31 win over the TCU Horned Frogs.
The Day Started Out Right thanks to Coach Stoops
Guess which Fox panelist picked Oklahoma State today? #OUDNA #Sooners pic.twitter.com/KYH9dHQOQx
— John E. Hoover (@johnehoover) October 16, 2021
Caleb Williams gets the Pop
Just wait for it when they announce Caleb Williams as the starter… MY GOODNESS! #Sooners pic.twitter.com/gNBbGNmVqs
— Brandon Drumm (@BrandonDrumm247) October 16, 2021
All Jeremiah Hall does is Catch Touchdowns
That was an absolute stud throw by Caleb Williams there.
And Jeremiah Hall keeps catching touchdowns.
— Sooners Wire (@soonerswire) October 17, 2021
Perfection
🔥 @CALEBcsw in the first quarter of his first start for @OU_Football:
– 8/8
– 140 pass yards
– 1 TD pic.twitter.com/4GjljlutKP— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 17, 2021
Michael Woods got in on the Act
Michael Woods continues to be one of OU's most consistent receiving options. He has 75 receiving yards on two catches and three targets.
The Sooners are at the Horned Frogs' 15-yard line as they lead 17-14 with 34 seconds left until halftime.
— Justin Martinez (@JTheSportsDude) October 17, 2021
Former Sooner Approves of this performance
Oh my lawd‼️ @CALEBcsw 4 Heisman‼️
— ⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ (@Joe_MainMixon) October 17, 2021
A Heisman Favorite?
Caleb Williams keeps playing like he has in the first quarter Oklahoma versus TCU he will become the Heisman favorite midseason!!@OU_Football
— Barry Switzer (@Barry_Switzer) October 17, 2021
Caleb Williams does it All
I just walked in the house and saw Caleb Williams run that in…. OH MY GOD
— Bryant C. (@thatmanbryant) October 17, 2021
Heisman Push Coming from All Directions
And Kirk Herbstreit just placed Caleb Williams in the Heisman race. #Sooners
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) October 17, 2021
The Spawn of Heisman Greatness?
Stop calling Caleb Williams Jalen Hurts 2.0. He's more accurate than that.
"Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield had a love child, and his name is Caleb Williams."
—an NFL vet to me
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) October 17, 2021
More Lofty Comparisons
#Sooners safety Patrick Fields with high, high praise for Caleb Williams.
"I think he has some traits of Baker Mayfield. I think he has some traits of Kyler Murray… He's the future of our program."
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) October 17, 2021
That Undefeated Feeling
Feels good to be 7-0!! Let’s keep this thangggg going!!
— Caleb “Superman” Williams (@CALEBcsw) October 17, 2021
Oklahoma Making Moves
Following tonight’s win over TCU, Oklahoma is now fifth in college football history with 924 all-time wins, surpassing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
CFB All-Time Wins
1. Michigan, 976
2. Alabama, 937
3. Ohio State, 935
4. Texas, 927
5. Oklahoma, 924
6. Notre Dame, 923#Sooners— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) October 17, 2021
Already ahead of the Curve?
The way Williams moves in the pocket, him moving through progressions, his ball placement.
The thing that amazes me about Caleb Williams is that he does stuff that you CAN teach but it's crazy that he just seems to have an innate feel for them. #Sooners
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) October 17, 2021
The Future is now, but the Future is Excited
You can tell Lincoln Riley is walking a tight rope with complimenting the play of Caleb Williams.
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) October 17, 2021
The Boz Likes What he Sees
Where were yOU when a star was born? The energy, attitude, passion, leadership all infused w a Sooner Swagger that brought together a team hungry to be led. Impressive beginnings yOUng @CALEBcsw it’s yOUrs for the taking! @OU_Football
— Brian Bosworth (@GotBoz44) October 17, 2021
Jadon Haselwood had himself a night
.@jadon_haselwood had 3 career receiving TDs entering the game but has 3 midway through the 3rd quarter tonight. Last Sooner with 3 TD catches in a game was @_CeeDeeThree in 2019 vs. Texas.
— Mike Houck (@mhouckOU) October 17, 2021
Kennedy Brooks is a Machine
Kennedy Brooks career stats:
• 25 TDs
• 2,755 yards
• 1 fumble pic.twitter.com/yvKNyNx2XW— Toby Rowland (@TRowOU) October 17, 2021
Thanos and Kennedy Brooks
Kennedy Brooks is inevitable
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) October 17, 2021
One of the greats with a Great Moment
Rodney Anderson just proposed to his GF during the TV timeout.
LOVE WINS
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) October 17, 2021
17-14 was the Closest the Game Got. Coincidence?
Former #Sooners RB Rodney Anderson just proposed. She said yes 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/YEj0GBvWP7
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) October 17, 2021
Caleb Williams doing some things against Texas Teams
Caleb Williams stats from the last seven quarters against Texas and TCU:
— 507 passing yards
— 154 rushing yards
— Seven 35+ yard plays
— Four 47+ yard plays
— Eight touchdowns (six passing, two rushing)
— Zero turnovers— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 17, 2021
If there was a question, Caleb Williams provided the answer
Caleb Williams tonight: 4 TD passes; only 3 incompletions and just broke off a 41-yard TD run. He's making this all look too easy. OU's definitely found its QB.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 17, 2021
I mean?
Caleb Williams was the best QB on campus the moment he enrolled in January.
I’m glad we’re finally ready to have that conversation.
— Spencer Forsyth (@SpencerForsyth_) October 17, 2021
Caleb Williams played all the right notes in the win
Sooners rolling … #OUvsTCU #Boomer #calebwilliams pic.twitter.com/LfPZH3Gane
— Sportstoons (@sportstoons) October 17, 2021
Didn't go as planned for DaShaun White, but having fun with it
Agility: 95
Awareness: 83
Finesse Moves: 91
Power Moves: 88
Ball Security: 12— DaShaun White (@Demoeto) October 17, 2021
someone noticed 🤝
— DaShaun White (@Demoeto) October 17, 2021
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