Social Media Reacts to News that Bedlam Rivalry Will End When OU Leaves for SEC

Sooners don’t want the smoke!

— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) September 20, 2022

I understand why folks have to say this, but trying to pretend that Oklahoma and Oklahoma State CAN'T schedule each other because, well, we've signed game contracts out for the next 15 years…is ridiculous. Game contracts are not blood covenants lol https://t.co/9bOBXdqxBY

— Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) September 20, 2022

Regionalism and rivalries are the most unique things college football has to offer. It’s like all of the good local restaurants are closing and now there are mostly chains https://t.co/xjsdp3qe22

— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) September 20, 2022

We riot https://t.co/p6KEmkrLre

— PFT Commander (@PFTCommenter) September 20, 2022

It really is sad for the entire state of Oklahoma that both universities can’t work through their differences to keep the Bedlam series alive. Say what you want about the record, but there have been some truly great games and moments from this rivalry. A huge loss for Oklahomans

— Holden Krusemark (@HoldenKrusemark) September 20, 2022

I am of the controversial opinion that I enjoy Bedlam football and it is absolutely a rivalry. I'll miss it. Sue me.

— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) September 20, 2022

the future of bedlam explained: https://t.co/NxrfNzKrNN pic.twitter.com/ofsW50FwDK

— robbie triano (@TheTrianoKid) September 20, 2022

hey but at least you’ll have speculation every single year about how THIS IS THE YEAR that y’all finally get matched up in a bowl until oops it never happens because that would be dumb and then one side can spin it like the other side is ducking the matchup https://t.co/HTpq7kcwdy

— string (@propjoesays) September 20, 2022

Don’t forget, the powers that are driving this really believe the strength of CFB lies in Oklahoma playing Arkansas or UCLA vs. Wisconsin instead of iconic rivalries like Bedlam or the Backyard Brawl.

I hate it here. https://t.co/1TOb8ZqpS4

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) September 20, 2022

I spent two years covering HS/college football in Oklahoma, including a Bedlam GameDay game where Lee Corso shot something into the air.
This hurts my CFB-loving soul https://t.co/raqmz1qdGc

— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 20, 2022

This really stinks for fans but may be the best thing that’s ever happened to OSU football. Out of the giant’s shadow, less focus on one game every year, chance to run its own conference. Spare me Joe C: This is entirely on OU breaking ties with a business partner of 100 years. https://t.co/YeBA4UBSfM

— Carson Cunningham (@Carson_OKC) September 20, 2022

Big props to the entire administration, just another sign that the leadership at Oklahoma State is stronger than ever. https://t.co/Gmanskj6s3

— Adam Lunt (@AdamLunt817) September 20, 2022