Oklahoma senior walk-on linebacker Caleb Gastelum had a career day in the Sooners’ 52-7 win against Tulsa, and after the game, he received the ultimate reward for his efforts — a scholarship.

Gastelum, a senior, had a career-high eight tackles, which led all Sooners, a sack, a tackle for loss and an interception in the win. After the game, coach Bob Stoops awarded Gastelum the game ball and made the scholarship announcement in front of the rest of the team.

Stoops indicates @gsooner45 will get scholarship immediately for fall semester — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 6, 2014

Coming into the game, Gastelum had tied a previous career high in tackles with three against Louisiana Tech. He also notched his first career tackle for loss in that game. The sack and the interception against Tulsa also were career firsts.

What a cool moment for a young man that was probably already on a high after having such a terrific game.

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