Oklahoma, Texas commits trade barbs on social media after CFP rankings release

The Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma’s football programs takes place every year in October, but the distaste for each other lives year round.

In the latest iteration, the Sooners snuck past the Longhorns for a late victory, which was Texas’ only loss of the season. Despite that, UT went on to win the Big 12 title last weekend and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff against Washington.

The fact that the Longhorns still made it despite the loss to OU was the source of some Twitter trash talk between the teams’ top two 2024 commits: Colin Simmons (Texas) and David Stone (Oklahoma).

First time in how long? I’m genuinely asking were you even old enough to see? And y’all lost to us!😂

— David “Stoney” Stone Jr. (@iamdavidstonejr) December 4, 2023

Stone, who committed to the Sooners in August and is an Oklahoma City native, has shown on multiple occasions that he has no love for the Longhorns.

In September, he tweeted a photo of himself wearing an OU hat while holding a Texas cap in one hand while making a ‘Horns Down’ gesture with the other.

In July, he tweeted a ‘Horns Down’ emoji and then added onto it asking, “Can we all agree?”

Stone was not heavily recruited by the Longhorns out of Del City (Okla.) High prior to transferring to Florida’s IMG Academy, and Texas was never considered a contender in his recruitment.

Both are the gems of Longhorns, Sooners recruiting classes

While Simmons and Stone won’t actually face each other on the field with both expected to play defense, their programs will see plenty of each other as they move to the SEC next year. Both are among the top-10 prospects nationally in the On3 Industry Ranking, and they are also each school’s top commitment this cycle.

The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Stone is the No. 9 overall recruit and No. 1 defensive lineman in the class, while Simmons checks in as the country’s No. 6 prospect and No. 2 EDGE.

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about each prospect:

Stone: “Twitched up disruptor along the interior defensive line with outstanding short area quickness and burst. Measures at around 6-foot-4, 280 pounds with elite length for the position with arms that register around 35 inches. Violent off the snap, can split gaps with ease. Shoots his hands quickly and with precision off the line. Excellent hand usage and very slippery as a pass rusher. Uses his elite length and quick hands at the point of attack. Makes it tough for offensive linemen to ever get a hand on him. Stout against the run, with excellent ability to disengage from blockers. Not looking to stack and shed, wants to get off of blocks immediately. Can convert speed to power. Also a strong bull rusher. Can play a bit erratic at times and work himself out of plays. Just needs to play with more discipline and see the field better, but will come with time. High floor prospect who will always be a threat on passing downs. Will become a complete three-down player with further development. Transferred to IMG Academy after his first two seasons at Del City High School in Oklahoma.

Simmons: “A speed-rushing dynamo who stars for one of the top high school programs in Texas. Arguably the most dominant defensive player in the 2024 cycle, registering 22.5 sacks as a junior while playing in Texas’ highest classification. Measured at around 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds with a 34-inch arm prior to his senior season. Primarily lines up at defensive end for Duncanville. Uses first-step quickness, play speed and dip to create issues for opposing offensive tackles. Shows good curvilinear movement with his ability to turn corners as a pass rusher. Length aids in disengaging from offensive linemen, finishing plays and disrupting passing lanes. Looks to play with a very strong effort level. Has an innate knack for disrupting passing lanes, batting down a number of passes as a junior. Took over the state title game in a key second-half sequence that led to Duncanville’s win. Has a smaller frame than most elite EDGE prospects and will need to put on weight early on in college to aid in his ability to hold up against the run.”