Oklahoma football is generating attention on social media after a new recruiting post led some fans to accuse the Sooners of being “obsessed” with Texas. The reaction came after someone shared photos of current Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and 2026 prospect Bowe Bentley posing together in Sooners gear.
The original tweet read, “Oklahoma QB John Mateer x Bowe Bentley. The Present x The Future?” The post included two images. One of Mateer in full uniform alongside Bentley, and another of the two pointing to the camera while surrounded by Oklahoma branding.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer x Bowe Bentley
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 8, 2025
The Present x The Future? #BoomerSoonerhttps://t.co/Fqjz8UXKvt pic.twitter.com/O26tlLnSTM
While the photos were intended to highlight the future of the quarterback room, some fans noticed similarities to Texas recruiting content and took aim at the Sooners’ strategy.
That led to replies and quote tweets suggesting Oklahoma’s media push mimicked Texas’ past marketing style. Others took it a step further, accusing Oklahoma of being too focused on what their rivals in Austin are doing.
The word “obsessed” began circulating in responses, particularly from Texas fans who felt the Sooners’ content looked familiar. The rivalry between the two programs, one of college football’s oldest, often spills onto social media during recruiting season.
The Sooners and Longhorns are heading into their first seasons as SEC members, raising the stakes on and off the field. Recruiting battles have already intensified as both programs try to maintain momentum in the new conference landscape.
This latest round of online reactions is just another example of how competitive the rivalry remains, even in the offseason. Social media comparisons, especially around graphics and presentation, have become part of the back-and-forth between the fanbases.
While Oklahoma has not responded to the criticism, the buzz around the post shows how closely every move is watched. For both Texas and Oklahoma, perception continues to matter just as much as production, even in June.
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