Former Husker Adrian Martinez upsets No. 6 Oklahoma
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A former Nebraska Cornhusker, now Kansas State Wildcat, helped lead his team to one of the big upsets of the 2022 college football season on Saturday night. Quarterback Adrian Martinez led K-State to an upset win over the No. 6 ranked Oklahoma Sooners 41-34 in Norman. Martinez had 21 completions on 34 attempts for 234 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for 21 times with 148 times and four touchdowns. When asked after the game, the former Cornhusker described the win as the most significant victory of his career.
“Without a doubt, this is No. 1,” Martinez said. “It’s still registering with me right now, just coming to that realization that it’s real, we played to the best of our abilities tonight, and we took it to them. It’s without a doubt my favorite game of all time.”
Below is a collection of social media reactions to the upset victory in Norman. Martinez will always have a connection to Husker Football but this moment is his alone. I’m happy to see someone who’s been through a lot be able to enjoy his time in the spotlight.
There he goes again for @KStateFB! 💪💪
Take a bow, Adrian Martinez 👑 pic.twitter.com/Z1WbFlp3Lt
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez earned this. Hard not to be glad he finally bagged a big win. He’s been close a lot.
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) September 25, 2022
One week after Oklahoma humiliates Nebraska, Adrian Martinez runs circles around Oklahoma. Nothing anymore is too unbelievable. Nada.
— Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain) September 25, 2022
"I feel like I kind of let my team down last week. I wanted to come in this week with a mindset of just letting it rip and playing with my heart on the line."@AllisonW_Sports catches up with @KStateFB's Adrian Martinez after his dominant performance and win over Oklahoma ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/D5nb6uPKc0
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez with the helmet sticker on CFB Final. Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/bxi7cYWol5
— Mason Voth (@TheRealMasonV) September 25, 2022
ARE YOU KIDDING ME ADRIAN MARTINEZ 👀pic.twitter.com/zOn4MI13X3
— SuperHawkeyeFan (@superhawkeyefan) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez rising to the occasion 💪🔥@KStateFB goes up by 14 👀 pic.twitter.com/9Eiij92KwH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 25, 2022
“He’s my quarterback, and he showed everyone exactly why he’s my quarterback.”
How K-State QB Adrian Martinez silenced his many doubters with five touchdowns and a clutch scramble for the ages during last night’s win at OU
— Kellis Robinett (@KellisRobinett) September 25, 2022
234 passing yards, 148 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns for Adrian Martinez in Kansas State’s win at Oklahoma. Absolutely flipped the script in seven days. pic.twitter.com/GScyJQsB3t
— Zac Carlson (@zaccarlson) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez deserves this.
So happy for him. https://t.co/5AggHuDOSC
— Nicole Griffith (@nicolegriff_) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez making the biggest plays late in a one-score game. How about that. pic.twitter.com/4gM7hcCGgE
— Max Olson (@max_olson) September 25, 2022
ADRIAN MARTINEZ, TAKE A BOW pic.twitter.com/oMycDKoRCT
— Sully Engels (@sullyengels) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez takes it in himself! 💨👏@KStateFB strikes first 💪 pic.twitter.com/iWFEcvo1kZ
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 25, 2022
Final score from Norman: Kansas State 41, Oklahoma 34.
Adrian Martinez put on a show. Chris Klieman improved to 3-1 against the Sooners. The Wildcats are undefeated in Big 12 play. pic.twitter.com/klEKgl3KD5
— Kellis Robinett (@KellisRobinett) September 25, 2022
Really happy for Adrian Martinez to put on this kind of show like this one at OU: 148 yards rushing, 234 passing; five touchdowns sparking the upset. He has been through so much and handled it all incredibly well. Tons of respect for him.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) September 25, 2022
I’ve seen that Adrian Martinez speed before. Damn, Adrian.
Take a bow, indeed.
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) September 25, 2022
Adrian Martinez becomes an All-American against Oklahoma, a tale as old as time.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) September 25, 2022
BRO ADRIAN MARTINEZ IS GOING NUTS
And K State’s going to upset OU pic.twitter.com/5p3CS8eWgK
— The Dylan & Dylan Show (@DylanDylanShow) September 25, 2022
🚨 DOWN GOES NO. 6 OKLAHOMA 🚨
Behind a MONSTER game from QB Adrian Martinez, Kansas State pulls off the upset in Norman 😤 pic.twitter.com/vXOWvRXmCy
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 25, 2022
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