KU’s upset win over Texas sends shockwaves across the globe, Twitterverse
Everybody loves to root for the underdog and when the Kansas Jayhawks forced overtime and earned an eventual 24-21 win over Texas, it captured the attention of college football fans everywhere.
As expected, KU’s first victory over Texas since 1938 sent shockwaves across the nation — and the globe. Famous Korean Kansas City Royals fan Sungwoo Lee confirmed the Jayhawks’ win made headlines on Korea’s international channel.
Then, of course, former KU players, athletes from other sports and many others shared their excitement across Twitter. Fans stormed the field, eventually tore one of the goal posts down and carried it out of the stadium to, presumably, Potter Lake.
Below are some of the many social media highlights that accompanied KU’s first Big 12 win of the season.
TURN UP JAYHAWKS!!! pic.twitter.com/uzUFnwCenW
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) November 20, 2016
TURN ALL THE WAY UP, LAWRENCE.https://t.co/lOCnQW2tTU
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) November 20, 2016
Kansas 24, Texas 21, OT #Kufball pic.twitter.com/8SsRwhwTNi
— Tom Keegan (@TomKeeganLJW) November 20, 2016
All the emotion. This David Beaty postgame interview is everything!#kufball pic.twitter.com/gXuqtNtIgP
— Zaldy Doyungan (@ZaldyTV) November 20, 2016
Guess what's leading my show tonight?!? 1st FBS win in more than 2 years…I'm just mildly excited… #TEXvsKU #RockChalk @KU_Football pic.twitter.com/3K4KgdEQ0B
— Lisa Kerney (@LisaKerneyESPN) November 20, 2016
The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. pic.twitter.com/vhgsYkuJtL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 20, 2016
Kansas ended all manner of losing streaks with its win over Texas. pic.twitter.com/ZPUo9ebyLT
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 20, 2016
Even in Korea, KU win over Texas made headline… What a thrilling win…
I am always pulling for KS/MO & KC, my 2nd home 😉
I miss y'all pic.twitter.com/2mqE4tnZ7l— Sungwoo Lee (@Koreanfan_KC) November 20, 2016
Kansas students: 1
Goal post: 0https://t.co/p5guVqtQfT— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 20, 2016
KU beating Texas did get the column next to "impending war" in the 9/24/38 LJW. pic.twitter.com/UWfpVWhSBP
— Brandon H. (@BHIndepMO) November 20, 2016
Congrats on the first Big 12 win @beaty_david !!!!! Knew it was just a matter of time.
— Ben Heeney (@henbeeney) November 20, 2016
Beaty hit the Dab https://t.co/7ferk0o6ha
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) November 20, 2016
Great night to be back in Lawrence.
— Ben Goodman Jr. (@B_Good_Man) November 20, 2016
Tears of joy for @KU_Football. So proud of those guys!
— Wayne Simien Jr. (@waynesimien) November 20, 2016
What about them Jayhawks?! Great way to pull it out on Senior Night! Congrats fellas!!
— Bradley McDougald (@BabyLead) November 20, 2016
Rock Chalk Baby!! That one was for every player that's played, every fan that's sat thru loss after loss! That one was for Jayhawk Nation!
— Keon Stowers (@KeonStowers98) November 20, 2016
Unbelievable game. Congrats to @beaty_david and @KU_Football for the huge win over the 'Horns! #RCJH #kufball couldn't be prouder
— Toben Opurum (@TheKidToben) November 20, 2016
Former #kufball QB Todd Reesing on radio halftime show: "If KU wins, drinks are on me tonight."
— Nick Schwerdt (@nick_schwerdt) November 19, 2016
#Jayhawks win!
— Mark Mangino (@KeepSawinWood) November 20, 2016
It's a great day to be a JAYHAWK!!! #Big12Champs #HornsDown
— Tayler Soucie (@TaySouc) November 20, 2016
ROCK CHALK BABY!!!!!!! LETS GO FOOTBALL SO PUMPED FOR YALL!!!!
— Addie Barry (@Addie_Barry) November 20, 2016
Couldn't have made a better decision then to come to KU
Love this team!!! Did it for #TeamCole
HOOK 'EM DOWN!!! Great team win, love the seniors, love this team!!! pic.twitter.com/mw9ymWogfj
— Montell Cozart (@M_Cozart2) November 20, 2016
Mama I'm doing this for you #GameWinning #pick
Love this team #RockChalkJayhawk
— Ryan Willis (@RyanWillis14) November 20, 2016
Came from nothing to something ⚠️ #TexasWho pic.twitter.com/EPJC5fSNe0
— Kyle Mayberry (@moneymayberry) November 20, 2016
Down goes the goal post!!