Kansas football: Social media reacts to Jayhawks earth-shattering win over Oklahoma
![LAWRENCE, KANSAS - OCTOBER 28: Fans of the Kansas Jayhawks cheer after a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) LAWRENCE, KANSAS - OCTOBER 28: Fans of the Kansas Jayhawks cheer after a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/45aff6b4368e91c8e221a63e0d7e138c75f06974b903f5cfe5201a00b7c94633.jpg)
Kansas football came out of its game against Oklahoma with one of the program’s biggest wins ever. These are the best social media reactions to the Jayhawks’ victory.
In a contest chock full of twists and turns along the way, Kansas (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) somehow pulled a 38-33 victory out of its hat to end the College Football Playoff hopes for No. 6 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12). They are now bowl-eligible for the second straight season after not winning more than three games in the entire 2010s decade.
Despite missing star quarterback Jalon Daniels for the fourth consecutive week, Kansas football was able to come out with a win thanks to some crucial defensive plays and an effective ground game. Jason Bean also led a game-winning drive in the final two minutes of the game, including a handful of nailbiting late-down conversions along the way.
Coming off of a disheartening loss to Oklahoma State before the team’s bye week, KU needed to right the ship if they wanted to keep their dream season alive. They did that and then some. The Jayhawks overcame a long rain delay and terrible weather conditions to send OU to the SEC with a sour taste in their mouths.
Lance Leipold and the KU coaching staff were hosting nearly 100 high school recruits in the stands, and they got to witness a historic triumph first-hand. The effects that a win like this can have on a program of KU’s caliber are tremendous.
While Kansas football fans could not be more ecstatic about yesterday’s performance, the rest of the world also took notice. Notable figures from the NFL and NBA voiced their opinions about the newfound culture of the Jayhawks. For the first time in over a decade, KU is back on the map in a big way.
These are some of the best social media reactions to yesterday afternoon’s win. I promise they won’t disappoint.
Lance Leipold has done an unbelievable job at Kansas.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 28, 2023
Have really enjoyed watching his progression since UW-Whitewater and very excited to see how far he can take this thing.
Hell of a win today for the Jayhawks.
Blessed to be a part of this. ROCK FREAKING CHALK!!!! ❤️💙
— Mason Fairchild (@fairchild_mason) October 28, 2023
UPDATE: Kansas’ goal post is now in the lakepic.twitter.com/y87kUNnGJT
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 28, 2023
I don’t ever want to hear BEAN slander again. he’s out there competing every time his name is called 💯
— Christian Braun (@Ballin25Braun) October 28, 2023
To all the OU fans who made “Texas lost to Kansas” jokes all these years 🤭 pic.twitter.com/FPnBsB67ii
— Chan (@CjMumme) October 28, 2023
Not gonna lie, this upset hit me in my feels a little bit. Kansas has been wanting a win like this since they hired @CoachLeipold. He & the entire Kansas football program & fanbase earned their right to beat Oklahoma today pic.twitter.com/XSJm374dkf
— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) October 28, 2023
I Remember the Fans at my old school used to ask me “why you going to Kansas ?” Now you see why I’m Here !!!! Love this Team Love this Place LFK ❤️❤️❤️💯.
— Mild (@Craig_Young11) October 28, 2023
Kansas had over 70 recruits on hand for today’s win over #6 OU
— 𝓙𝓪𝔂𝓱𝓪𝔀𝓴 𝓣𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻 (@JayhawkTakeover) October 28, 2023
BIG
KANSAS UPSETS NO. 6 OKLAHOMA TO RUIN THE SOONERS' UNDEFEATED SEASON‼️ pic.twitter.com/nacohRcBHK
— ESPN (@espn) October 28, 2023
ROCK
— Kyle Jones (@KyleJones_96) October 28, 2023
MF
CHALK
What a game! About the moment you're ready to crucify Bean, he makes a big, big play. What a roller-coaster 2 weeks
— Joel Wagler (@jawsrecliner) October 28, 2023
How can you not love Jason Bean?
— Bryson Stricker (@BryBryStrick) October 28, 2023
If you don’t love him you need to take a good hard look in the mirror. Absolute badass. pic.twitter.com/xGk6ivFdHp
Honestly congrats Kansas. This is top 3 biggest wins ever. Genuinely congratulations
— STU🌾 (@_SpecialTeamsU) October 28, 2023
Kansas' goal posts have made it to the lake👏
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 28, 2023
(📸: @max_olson) pic.twitter.com/o93xiUMRgg
WAVE THE WHEAT!!!! 🔵🔴#RockChalk all day
— Hakeem Adeniji (@Keem78theGreat) October 28, 2023
5 highest-rated Jayhawks in first half of season. dark. Next