Getting More Aggressive Must be Part of Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr.'s 'Maturation'
The true freshman has done a nice job of taking care of the ball in the passing game, but he'll have to open things up more as he gets more acclimated as the So
Why Maliek Hawkins is following brother Michael Hawkins Jr. as OU football recruit
Michael Hawkins Jr., on the eve of his first OU-Texas start, was watching a broadcast of Maliek Hawkins' game.
Michael Hawkins Jr. to start at quarterback vs. South Carolina
The Oklahoma Sooners aren't planning to make a change at quarterback ahead of their matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. On the Rudy's Barbecue Coach's Show, Venables reiterated trust in quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr., Oklahoma passing game feel absence of top WRs in loss to Texas
The Red River rivalry has often featured defining performances from Oklahoma wide receivers. Caleb Williams’ breakout game in 2021 also saw Marvin Mims Jr. average 27 yards per catch and snag a game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Michael Hawkins Jr. couldn't save Sooners vs Texas, but OU's offense is beyond that point
Hawkins alone couldn’t save this Sooner offense. Not behind a makeshift offensive line, not with this group of receivers, not with an inefficient run game. Any thoughts of a midseason offensive renaissance were pollyannaish, no matter who the quarterback was. The Sooners just aren’t very good offensively, and that was before a rash of injuries.
Brent Venables says Michael Hawkins Jr. is 'easy to bet on'
Michael Hawkins Jr. will become the first true freshman to start for the Sooners in the Red River Showdown. This comes two weeks after he was the first true freshman to start on the road for Oklahoma in their win over Auburn. In a season of firsts, Hawkins hasn’t been shaken by the moment.
Michael Hawkins Jr. knows playing against Texas at the Cotton Bowl is going to be a challenge
Michael: It means a lot just knowing I'm going into a big stage. It’s my first time playing in this stadium and against this team too so this is a big moment for me. I’m just going to try to take advantage of it and maximize the opportunity I have.
Michael Hawkins deemed ready for OU-Texas test: 'I think it'll bring out the best in him'
Michael Hawkins may be a freshman quarterback, but the amount of belief his teammates and coaches have in him could make the uninformed think he was a veteran starter.
5 things to know about Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr., including his NFL pedigree
Hawkins Jr. took over as the Sooners’ starting quarterback as a true freshman, leading OU in the school’s first season in the ...
Why Brent Venables is Sticking with Michael Hawkins as Oklahoma's Starting QB
Hawkins struggled in his second career start Saturday against Texas, but Venables assured the freshman is still the Sooners' ...
Who is Michael Hawkins Jr.? Meet first true freshman Oklahoma QB to start Red River Rivalry
Hawkins Jr. overtook former five-star recruit and starter Jackson Arnold late in the first half of Oklahoma's game against ...
Brent Venables never considered QB change vs. Texas. The Sooners are riding with Michael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins Jr. was baptized by fire, the true freshman quarterback from Dallas facing the No. 1 team in the nation in ...
Oklahoma vs. South Carolina football prediction: What the analytics say
A new-look SEC matchup comes to us this weekend as Oklahoma returns home against South Carolina in a battle of teams needing ...
How many true freshmen QBs have started at Oklahoma? Michael Hawkins Jr. joins elite list
Michael Hawkins Jr. is the latest true freshman quarterback to start for Oklahoma. Who else has achieved the feat for the ...