The Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway at the Big 12 Championship game sparked controversy due to a scoring discrepancy, leading to a double overtime and a technical error. Gavin appeared to win 6-5, but both Gavin and Ryan were awarded $100,000 scholarships. The contest had a significant impact on the winners' lives, and Dr Pepper made amends after the mistake. The event overshadowed the actual game and drew attention from various media outlets and viewers.
Dr Pepper's College Football Halftime Giveaway faces scrutiny as a counting error by the refs overshadows the University of Texas victory in the Big 12 Championship, sparking controversy and questioning, 'Are these Big 12 refs?' https://t.co/XjORVwoCUH
Eagle-eyed TV viewers noticed a scoring discrepancy in the annual football-throwing competition, leading to sponsor Dr Pepper declaring both winners. https://t.co/cMsDMosJxU
Dr Pepper sponsored a scholarship giveaway at halftime on Saturday during a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but the contest did not go as planned. https://t.co/lqyiVhTw8T
Saw it..Dr Pepper halftime contest drama ends in two $100K winners - ESPN https://t.co/0cYpgMO6Qy
Both contestants awarded tuition scholarship after Big 12 halftime challenge sparks controversy https://t.co/vu4GKrgp9S
Never a dull moment at the Big 12 Championship Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway https://t.co/6ukrUNi3fS
These Dr Pepper contests are so out of hand.
Loving the amount of brown kids taking part in the Dr Pepper Tuition Toss. Elite athletes, many people are saying.
Two shot-putters in this Dr. Pepper toss. Holding the ball like they play for Jimbo Fisher.
Are those the actual game officials who officiate the Dr Pepper toss?
From fan fest to final whistle, we partnered with some incredible organizations to enhance the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. Thank you to each and every one of them for their role in making today so special. https://t.co/rIN8tng4ED
Andrew Jimenez with a Dr. Pepper Tuition Toss for the ages. https://t.co/jpkmYweo6W
Watching someone win the Dr Pepper tuition giveaway with a traditional pass instead of a chest pass… https://t.co/jNfETnOfjL
Dr Pepper $100,000 tuition winner at the SEC championship attends Sandhill Community College in North Carolina. Guessing 100K goes a long way there.
Dr Pepper changes results after tuition giveaway angers fans https://t.co/QnUje0jOoa https://t.co/0zSZAgm495
The Dr. Pepper Halftime Challenge at the Big 12 Championship was way more exciting than the actual game. We had double overtime and controversy! WATCH: https://t.co/CzaUCx7jqh https://t.co/aZSju5UJY8
Dr Pepper made amends after a huge mistake https://t.co/fmPiV6Ab64
Annual repost. Make fun of the Dr Pepper halftime contest chest-pass throwers all you want. They don’t care. The scholarships they won have changed their lives. https://t.co/VZ0uMPzX24
This scene at the Big 12 Championship trophy presentation is WILD
The double-OT Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway was far more interesting than the Big 12 title game https://t.co/42Gmdbez6F
We Had a DOUBLE OVERTIME Dr. Pepper Tuition Challenge in the Big 12 Championship Game, Complete With a Controversial Final Tally https://t.co/hs5gjfEW5E https://t.co/lfmkzfMClq
Gavin clearly won Dr Pepper’s tuition giveaway 6-5. But a technical error made it look like a tie, and he lost in a double OT thriller. After noticing, Dr Pepper just agreed to award $100,000 to both Gavin and Ryan. https://t.co/NlNrFUOxq7
Gavin clearly won Dr Pepper’s tuition giveaway 6-5. But a technical error made it look like a tie, and he lost in a double OT thriller. After noticing, Dr Pepper just agreed to award $100,000 to both Gavin and Ryan. https://t.co/NlNrFUOxq7