KU’s upset win over Texas sends shockwaves across the globe, Twitterverse

By Staff Nov 20, 2016

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.

https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/800143456354045956

TURN UP JAYHAWKS!!! pic.twitter.com/uzUFnwCenW

— ESPNU (@ESPNU) November 20, 2016

TURN ALL THE WAY UP, LAWRENCE.https://t.co/lOCnQW2tTU

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 20, 2016

Kansas 24, Texas 21, OT #Kufball pic.twitter.com/8SsRwhwTNi

— Tom Keegan (@TomKeeganBoston) November 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/ZaldyKSNT/status/800150583055413248

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 (@LisaKerney) 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

https://twitter.com/henbeeney/status/800132503881158660

Beaty hit the Dab https://t.co/7ferk0o6ha

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) November 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/B_Good_Man/status/800148063339868160

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

https://twitter.com/TaySouc/status/800142381064527872

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 my team #ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK

— Dorance Armstrong (@Dorance_ALegend) November 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/carter_stanley/status/800171578466013184