That's one way to welcome your opponents on game day.
On Saturday, an Auburn cheerleader accidentally collided with a player from the Oklahoma State football team as the Tigers played the Sooners in the afternoon at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
As the Sooners jogged onto the field, cheerleaders could be seen doing flips at them. Several players quickly swerved and Oklahoma defensive back Makari Vickers was in the players' path, leading to a violent confrontation before the game.
Both the cheerleader and Vickers appeared to be okay in the aftermath, and a handful of Sooners were checking on their teammates, according to a footshare shared by
As with any viral video that has graced the internet, social media users did not hesitate to comment.
“Auburn threw everything they had at Osaka University, including their Ninja cheerleaders.” Posted by user X.
“Auburn cheerleaders are better blockers than football players.'' another user joked.
Posted by 1 user“We need an Auburn cheerleader at linebacker immediately.”
Despite pregame bashing by the Tigers, the Sooners started with a 7-0 lead, and Auburn jumped out to a 14-7 lead at halftime.
Oklahoma University ultimately scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, defeating Auburn 27-21 and clinching the victory.
The Sooners, ranked 21st in the nation, lost to Tennessee 25-15 last week.
Oklahoma State (4-1) hosts No. 1 Texas State on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Auburn, which fell to 2-3 with Saturday's loss, will play No. 2 Georgia State next week.
On Saturday night, the Bulldogs lost to No. 4 Alabama in a 41-34 thriller.
