“Big dub” “BOOMER!!”: CFB fans left debating over Danny Stutsman’s comment on X post linking him to actress Sydney Sweeney

Danny Stutsman found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond the gridiron when an X post linked him with Hollywood sensation Sydney Sweeney. The Oklahoma linebacker’s response to the tweet, which claimed they were "quietly hanging out" this summer, was dripping with sarcasm.

Stutsman quipped, "Can’t have any privacy these days."

Netizens jumped to the comment section with their reactions. One fan cheered:

"Big dub, Stuts 🤝👑"

Another exclaimed, "I see you bro!! BOOMER!!"

Skeptics chimed in too, with one user tweeting, "Ain’t no way this is real 😂."

Another humorously replied to Stutsman’s “privacy” tweet saying, "Sydney Sweeney is worth $40M, I’d sacrifice my privacy for that."

The debate continued with one fan humorously suggesting, "I am transforming into Danny Stutsman."

Another user sarcastically wrote, "Stuts and Sweeney need happiness too yall! Leave them some privacy, shoot!"

There seems to be a trend of users arbitrarily connecting Sweeney with other people. One X post linked the actress with Russian social media star Hasbulla.

While Stutsman played along with the joke, it's clear he’s winning fans both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Sweeney remains engaged to Chicago entrepreneur Jonathan Davino, which puts an end to the fake playful rumors.

Dating rumors with co-star helped Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell struck gold with their romantic comedy "Anyone But You," turning it into a rare box office sensation in the post-pandemic era. The film, a fresh adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," defied the odds, earning $219 million globally.

The success of "Anyone But You" is attributed not only to its engaging plot and performances but also to a shrewd marketing strategy. The young stars sparked dating rumors feeding public interest and media buzz.

Powell admitted these rumors were part of their promotional playbook, saying they "worked wonderfully" for the film's success. In an interview with the New York Times, the actor said:

"Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry...That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit."

The film debuted at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Dec. 11, 2023, before hitting theaters nationwide on Dec. 22, 2023.