“We are engaged! Three states, two houses, and years of adventures with the love of my life.” That’s the joyous announcement Jessica McCardel shared in July 2023, offering a sweet glimpse into her relationship with Alan Bowman. Bowman’s lady love even recounted how what seemed like a so-called Big 12 conference dinner turned into a night to remember when the Oklahoma State quarterback popped the big question. Following that happy news, there was a period of relative quiet, which, in a way, mirrored the heartbreak that unfolded for Oklahoma State fans.

The 2024 season ended on a disappointing note, with Mike Gundy’s squad posting a tough 3-9 record, undeniably one of their weakest seasons. Shortly after, quarterback Alan Bowman declared for the NFL Draft. However, amidst the draft speculation, Bowman’s farewell message included a heartfelt nod to his then-fiancée, Jessica, for being his rock of support throughout a challenging time. Now, while he waits for his NFL shot, he’s also tied the knot with his soulmate.

This news has surely boosted the spirits of Oklahoma State fans, especially since their quarterback star has kept his private life hush-hush all this time. And it’s not just the Cowboy faithful; the whole CFB nation is going ‘Awww’ over their Big Day pictures.

“First, I want to take a moment to praise my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, for giving me the talent and ability to play this game I love…I want to thank my beautiful fiancée Jessica and my family for sacrificing every weekend in the fall to endlessly support me and my dream,” wrote Bowman while stepping into a new chapter of his career. The quarterback racked up 2,423 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2024. He had spent three seasons at Texas Tech, two seasons in Michigan, and two seasons at Oklahoma State. In seven years in college, he holds a resume of 11,212 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 44 interceptions. But for the time being, Bowman’s physical talents and stats are taking a backseat.

On April 21, Alan Bowman came up with a sweet shock for the Oklahoma State fans. His sweetheart, Jessica, posted a series of pictures from their wedding day, with the caption, “Mr. & Mrs. Bowman 🤍 4.5.25.” Jessica looked gorgeous in a white-colored lace wedding gown, while Bowman looked all dapper in a blue suit. The first pic showed them locking eyes, and in the next one, the couple sealed their ‘I do’ with a kiss. The duo had their best moments raising a toast, cutting the wedding cake, and dancing their hearts out. Even though the couple had kept things private, they kept on dropping hints on social media.

For instance, on February 5, Jessica had posted some lovey-dovey pictures in the B&W tone. The caption read, “Two months till Mr. & Mrs 🤍🍾.” The Oklahoma State fans went gaga after finding Bowman’s message in the comment section, where the player wrote, “Soon.” But the wait for the D-Day has been a long one. It’s been almost two years since Bowman’s picturesque, all-black-attire proposal with a solitaire, and now that the wait is over, fans are showering the newlyweds with love.

Fans can’t stop gushing over Alan Bowman and Jessica’s big day

If we go by Bowman’s IG profile, the quarterback loves to keep things private. While his profile is filled with posts about practices and game days, he generally keeps his love life private. However, on February 5, 2024, the quarterback shared a picture from the stadium with Jessica by his side, with an OSU vs. ATM scoreboard in the background. His last post featuring his sweetheart before the wedding was on May 11, 2024, showing the couple on a trip with friends. After that year-long hiatus, the wedding pictures arrived! And a fan couldn’t just keep calm and commented, “So pretty!! Congratulations!!!”

Not just college football fans. Even Bowman’s teammates took time out to drop in their heartfelt wishes. For instance, Oklahoma State Cowboys fullback Bryce Drummond commented, “Honored to witness.” Seems like the player was lucky enough to be part of the couple’s big event. The wedding pictures looked straight out of a fairy tale. Maybe moments truly become more special with the right person by your side. A fan thus commented, “Barbie and Ken!”

Bowman and Jessica got the “perfect” tag. Just like the quarterback is celebrated in his professional life, his lady love, too, has proven herself in her career. A graduate from Texas Tech University, she works as the Senior Fund Accountant at Standish Management, LLC, a position she’s held since October 2023.  A fan thus wrote, “The most perfect couple! Congrats guys🤍🫶🏻.”

The veil, the dress, the bouquet, every side character worked wonders to make the lovebirds look their best on their big day. But as we know, love conquers all. A fan wrote, “Can’t get over how perfect you look & the dress.” From touchdowns to tender moments, Alan and Jessica are gearing up to write the ultimate love playbook.