TRENDING Yahoo Top 10 Warriors win seventh straight Luka's explosive night LeBron's new reality NFL news, live updates Story by Story by Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' 23-7 win over Florida John Williams, Sooners Wire · Sooners Wire Sun, November 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM UTC · 6 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Oklahoma Sooners went into "The Swamp" with a new offensive coordinator on Saturday night and upset the No. 24 Florida Gators 23-7 to move to 5-4 on the season. Jason Witten's debut as a college offensive coordinator was a good one, and John Mateer played arguably his best game of the season to help the Sooners get back on the right side of the win column.
The Sooners outgained the Gators by nearly 150 yards and owned a 15-minute edge in time of possession. Mateer completed 64% of his passes and had a little over 250 yards of total offense in the win. The Sooners were efficient, keeping ahead of the chains and putting themselves in manageable third downs throughout the night. Oklahoma went 10 of 18 on third down and were 1 for 1 on fourth down.
It was the most cohesive the Sooners' offense has looked in some time as Witten ran the ball and built play action concepts off of it. The Sooners had 39 total rushes, not including the kneel-down to end the game, and averaged 3.7 yards per carry. That still may not be the number Oklahoma wants to average on the ground, but if you run it consistently, it takes the pressure off of the passing game and allows you to be in better situations as an offense.
Jason Witten and the offensive staff deserve a lot of credit for their game plan, and the players deserve a lot of credit for their execution.
Who knows where the offense goes from here, but it was a strong start to the Jason Witten era of Oklahoma offense.
Here's how social media reacted to the win.
Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables shake hands before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables talk before the game by the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten walks on the field during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops talks with Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) stiff arms Florida Gators inside linebacker Ty Jackson (7) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) gestures with a Gator Chomp during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jacob Jordan (7) runs with the ball during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators jack linebacker Jayden Woods (0) looks at Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) intercepts a pass to Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) throws the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners mascot Boomer sits on the field during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Ben Hanks III (12) tackles Oklahoma Sooners tight end Rocky Beers (81) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Rocky Beers (81) attempts to catch a pass while Florida Gators star defensive back Kanye Clark (20) defends during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cheerleaders perform during a timeout during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) gestures after a quarterback sack during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Reggie Powers III (3) and Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) tackle Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators dazzlers perform during a timeout during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) gestures after making a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reaches for a first down while Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Danny Okoye (16) tackles during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables walks on the field after the game by the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables shake hands before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables shake hands before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 21 Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' 23-7 win over Florida Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables talk before the game by the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten walks on the field during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops talks with Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) stiff arms Florida Gators inside linebacker Ty Jackson (7) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) gestures with a Gator Chomp during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jacob Jordan (7) runs with the ball during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators jack linebacker Jayden Woods (0) looks at Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) intercepts a pass to Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) throws the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners mascot Boomer sits on the field during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 12 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Ben Hanks III (12) tackles Oklahoma Sooners tight end Rocky Beers (81) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Rocky Beers (81) attempts to catch a pass while Florida Gators star defensive back Kanye Clark (20) defends during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cheerleaders perform during a timeout during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) gestures after a quarterback sack during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Reggie Powers III (3) and Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) tackle Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 17 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators dazzlers perform during a timeout during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 18 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) gestures after making a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 19 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reaches for a first down while Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Danny Okoye (16) tackles during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 21 / 21 Fantastic photos from Oklahoma's 23-7 win over the Florida Gators Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables walks on the field after the game by the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images (Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X (formerly known as Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. 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