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Baylor fans stormed the field before the game was over leading to a chaotic and awkward final sequence
Baylor fans stormed the field before the game was over leading to a chaotic and awkward final sequence
Tyler LaulettaNov 14, 2021, 05:04 IST
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Baylor upset Oklahoma on Saturday, handing the Sooners their first loss of the season.
As the final seconds ticked away, Baylor fans began storming the field.
The Baylor Bears pulled off an upset over the Oklahoma on Saturday, handing the Sooners their first loss of the season with a 27-14 victory.
While the result was not in doubt in the final seconds of the game, a chaotic scene unfolded as Baylor fans stormed the field a second too early.
The premature celebration left Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley seething on the sidelines, and turned what should have been a quick, meaningless play into a minutes-long ordeal before the game officially went final.
Take a closer look at the wild ending below.
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On what should have been the final play of the game, Baylor called a late timeout. Unfortunately, the call came in too late, as fans were already busy partying on the field.
Baylor fans.
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Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon tried to tell fans that there was still a second left on the clock to no avail.
Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon.
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Aerial shots captured just how quickly the field was covered in Baylor fans.
Baylor fans.
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On the sidelines, Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley fumed as Baylor fans rejoiced around him.
Lincoln Riley.
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Eventually, Baylor fans realized there was still a second left on the clock and filtered back towards the sidelines.
Baylor fans.
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Even though their celebration would have to be delayed for a moment, spirits were still high.
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While the field was eventually cleared, the sidelines were packed.
Baylor fans.
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The close quarters were especially awkward for Oklahoma players waiting for the game to end.
Oklahoma.
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The entire scene was surreal.
Eventually, Riley confronted the officials and signaled for his players to head towards the locker room.
Lincoln Riley.
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So the Sooners cleared the field.
Oklahoma.
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A few Oklahoma defenders went back out onto the field for the final snap. Hilariously, Baylor kicked a field goal to extend their lead further.
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With the final play completed, the party was back on.