Social Media Reactions to BYU's Win Over Baylor

On Saturday night, no. 21 BYU took down no. 9 Baylor in a double overtime thriller. The win against Baylor was BYU's first home win over a top 10 team since 1990 when Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer took down no. 1 Miami. Social media was buzzing during the rollercoaster that was BYU-Baylor. Here is a recap of some of the best reactions as seen on social media.
Jaren Hall to Chase Roberts
With two seconds to go before halftime, BYU quarterback Jaren Hall found freshman wide receiver Chase Roberts for a 20-yard touchdown.
BYU goes up on No. 9 Baylor in the final seconds of the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/dyIgpP8BgP
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 11, 2022
Special Jaren Hall throw here pic.twitter.com/8PTPand7aO
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) September 11, 2022
Trick Play Touchdown
Near the end of the third quarter, BYU dialed up a trick play to take the lead. Jaren Hall threw to Chase Roberts who threw back to Hall for a 22-yard touchdown.
Add a little bit of ✨spice✨ pic.twitter.com/8BWIUJ66Vm
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 11, 2022
Nifty BYU double pass TD!
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 11, 2022
Missed Field Goals
With eight seconds remaining, BYU had an opportunity to win the game with a 35-yard field goal. BYU veteran kicker Jake Oldroyd missed wide right.
Oh my. College kickering our way toward 2 am ET
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 11, 2022
Then after a BYU stop in overtime, Oldroyd had a chance to redeem himself with a game-winning field goal. Oldroyd missed again.
Good gravy someone make a freaking kick
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 11, 2022
Amazing considering the two schools, but this Baylor vs. BYU game is drunk.
— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) September 11, 2022
The field goal misses just keep coming for BYU pic.twitter.com/kDC4TdjRHf
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 11, 2022
BYU Takes Down no. 9 Baylor
They say third time's a charm. That was the case for BYU on Saturday night. After two missed field goals that would have won the game, BYU took down Baylor in double overtime.
GAME. OVER. 😤@BYUfootball gets the stop and takes down No. 9 Baylor in OT and the fans storm the field! pic.twitter.com/RCXazrS64a
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 11, 2022
BYU FIELD STORM 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HKuyTF24I7
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 11, 2022
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 11, 2022
Jaren Hall Embraces Kicker Jake Oldroyd
Before the fourth down try, the camera broadcast showed BYU quarterback Jaren Hall kneeling with Jake Oldroyd. After BYU's defense got the stop and won the game, Hall embraced an emotional Oldroyd.
Leadership. pic.twitter.com/9EPff7DsY4
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 11, 2022
After @BYUfootball K @JakeOldroyd39 missed two game-winning field goals (end of regulation & first OT) @jarenhall3 knelt with him while @BYU D held Baylor to seal the win in 2nd OT, then Hall hugged his emotional teammate. @Deseret @drewjay pic.twitter.com/rqMDiaEujH
— Tad Walch (@Tad_Walch) September 11, 2022
And again, as called by @gregwrubell: pic.twitter.com/65FbqwyzN3
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) September 11, 2022

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