Do Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield share a special NFL connection? Last night’s showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hurts led the Eagles to a stunning victory 25-11, and the NFL community erupted in cheers for these two college buddies turned rivals.

Because both former Oklahoma quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield found themselves on opposite sides. It’s not every day you see two college alumni facing off in a high-stakes NFL game, but last night was one for the books. Two photos posted by the NFL quickly went viral as fans flooded the comment section.

Fans watched Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield brotherhood

Despite a couple of surprise interceptions, QB Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a remarkable victory. However, these two quarterbacks, each with their unique paths, crossed swords on the NFL stage, leaving fans with a memorable night to cherish.

One fan summed it up with a simple, “Brothers till the end.” For some, it was a nostalgic trip down memory lane, as they reminisced about their college days: “That college love.”

Others urged the quarterbacks to bury the hatchet: “Hug it out fam.” And in a display of sportsmanship, an Eagles fan extended his respect to Mayfield: “Oklahoma Sooner QBs Respect ✊ good game Baker good luck rest of the way from an Eagles fan.” Of course, there’s always room for a friendly debate, with one fan chiming in, “Baker was better at OU.”

Mayfield kicked off his college journey at Texas Tech before making the switch to Oklahoma, while Hurts wore the crimson of the University of Alabama before donning Oklahoma’s colors for his final year of eligibility.

Brothers’ game show highlights

Hurts, three years younger than Mayfield, both 6’1″, clashed in Week 3. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trailed the Eagles 25-11, but Mayfield rallied. Hurts led the Eagles to a triumphant victory at Raymond James Stadium. Last year’s runner-up, Hurts’ team, the Eagles, haven’t lost a game in three tries. This makes a lot of people think they might be really good and could win the Super Bowl in their part of the league, called the NFC.

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Hurts showed promise with 23 completions for 277 yards, a touchdown, but two interceptions. Not just a passer, he ran for 28 yards and scored a touchdown. Former Heisman Trophy winner Mayfield threw 15 completions for 146 yards, scoring one touchdown and one interception. Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to face off against the Commanders, while the Buccaneers will take on the Saints in the coming week. The quarterback showdown continues as these teams vie for victory.

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