Social media reacts as Owen Heinecke given injunction to play in 2026

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Social media reacts as Owen Heinecke given injunction to play in 2026

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke has been granted an injunction by Judge Thad Balkman in Cleveland County Court that will allow him to play one more season of college football in 2026. After a long fight against the NCAA, it looks like Heinecke will be able to suit up for OU this year, with Judge Balkman's ruling making him immediately eligible to play.

It's a huge decision for the Sooners, as they'll now have their star LB back in the fold for this season. Heinecke went from virtual unknown to breakout star last year, and his return gives a big boost to the OU defense.

The Heinecke eligibility saga has raged on since last season ended, and it was a story that had been closely monitored for months. Now, with the ruling going in Heinecke's favor, many on social media reacted to Oklahoma getting a big piece of their defense back for one more year.

Here are the best social media reactions to the Heinecke ruling.

The Moment

Boss Man Reacts

OU's GM happy with court ruling

Man of the hour happy to be back

Returning to wreak havoc

Danny wants reimbursed

Owen has been freed

Former OU standouts react

Common sense finally wins

Lou Groza Award winner chimes in

LBs will be scary in 2026

Relentless effort

One last ride

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