Social media reacts to Bowe Bentley's commitment to the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners' 2026 recruiting class has its quarterback after four-star prospect Bowe Bentley committed to OU on Friday evening. Bentley is one of the ten best quarterbacks in the 2026 cycle and has been a rising star over the last six months.
After starring in the Navy All-American Bowl in January, Bentley's recruitment took off, and he received offers from Ohio State, Georgia, Missouri, and more over the last few months. The Celina, Texas native attended the Elite 11 finals and had a standout performance on night two, earning praise from a number of recruiting outlets.
The commitment is the first big high school quarterback pledge earned by offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Arbuckle offered Bentley less than two months after his arrival to Norman and was able to beat an LSU football program that boasts two Heisman Trophy winners since 2019, a Heisman front runner for 2025, and a strong wide receiver recruiting class.
It's a huge win for the Sooners and it's given them a big boost ahead of one of the most important recruiting weekends of the year with the ChampU BBQ happening June 20-22 in Norman.
Bentley's commitment had social media buzzing on Friday evening, and here are some of the best reactions to the news.
Home Run from Arbuckle
Oklahoma got their guy
He's Home
Let's Goooo!!!
Ben Arbuckle effect
Sooner DNA is Real
Director of Player Personnel reacts
An impressive talent
Oklahoma added one of the best in the class
Timing is impeccable
Ready to Work
Bowe Bentley brings the juice
Oklahoma's QB plan comes together
Big win for Ben Arbuckle
Blue Chip U
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