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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 28
Scotty Fox Jr. or Michael Hawkins Jr.? ESPN Insiders Log Prediction for WVU QB Battle
True freshman quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. did some impressive things for West Virginia this past fall, but he'll have to earn his way back into the starting role now that the Mountaineers have brought in Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins Jr.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 6
Oklahoma football loses QB to West Virginia
Oklahoma football experienced another offseason roster change as a young quarterback found a new home through the transfer portal. The Sooners lost Michael Hawkins Jr., who committed to continue his career with West Virginia ahead of the upcoming season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Former Oklahoma Sooners QB Michael Hawkins may have just been gifted what he’s been asking for years
After two years playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, former starting quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr moved on into the transfer portal. After a couple of days to decide, Hawkins, alongside his brother Maliek, have both signed with a former Big 12 opponent of the Sooners in the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5
The Hawkins Brothers Will Depart Oklahoma for the Big 12, per Report
Former Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and defensive back Maliek Hawkins are headed to West Virginia. The duo committed to the Big 12 outfit on Monday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported, to wrap up a brief stay in the transfer portal for the OU legacies. Michael Hawkins Jr.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Former Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. could have the perfect opportunity set up for him, and it says a lot about OU in 2026
The NCAA transfer portal has only been open for a few days, yet the Oklahoma Sooners have already seen quite a few losses. The Sooners have lost over half of their offensive line and a handful of weapons to the transfer portal, while another handful of players have entered the 2026 NFL Draft.
College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 3
West Virginia is in Heavy Pursuit of Former Four-Star Oklahoma Transfer Quarterback
We know West Virginia is going to add a quarterback through the transfer portal this offseason; it's just a matter of figuring out who that's going to be.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Sooners could snap a drought they've had since 2014, but they're relying on two players who haven't even played CFB yet
The Oklahoma Sooners are going to have a significant change in the quarterback room in 2026. Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley will be in the room; we’re not sure if John Mateer will be back, and now Michael Hawkins has entered the transfer portal.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1
What Michael Hawkins Jr.’s Departure Could Mean for Oklahoma’s QB Room
The No. 2 spot at quarterback on OU’s depth chart will list a different name in 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Sooners’ backup quarterback in 2025, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.
College Football News / Heartland College Sports / December 31
Two Oklahoma Football Brothers Hit the Transfer Portal
After their first round ouster from the College Football Playoff, the Oklahoma Sooners are starting to see players hit the transfer portal. And on Wednesday it was first reported from ESPN’s Pete Thamel that quarterback Michael Hawkins and cornerback Maliek Hawkins were both planning to leave Norman and enter the transfer portal.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31
Oklahoma's Secondary Takes Another Hit With Young DB Choosing the Portal
The Oklahoma Sooners have already lost two defensive backs to the transfer portal, per reports. Now, they wave goodbye to Maliek Hawkins, a true freshmen defensive back who joined the program with the 2025 recruiting class.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31
Report: Oklahoma Loses Quarterback to the Transfer Portal
The transfer portal has yet to open officially, but the Oklahoma Sooners are getting a clearer picture of the roster they will take into the offseason.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7
Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Outlines Areas of Improvement for QB Michael Hawkins Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr.'s first start of the 2025 season had some ups and a few more downs than he or his offensive coordinator, Ben Arbuckle, wanted. The sophomore quarterback went 14-for-24 for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 4
Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. Showed 'Great Things' in First 2025 Start
Michael Hawkins Jr. notched his second-career win at Oklahoma in his first start of 2025. He got the ball in place of John Mateer on Saturday against
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 4
D-Line Headlines Oklahoma's Position-by-Position Report Card in Red River Tuneup
Oklahoma did what it needed to do against Kent State on Saturday. The fifth-ranked Sooners scored on their first five possessions, eventually established the running game, dominated defensively and finally forced turnovers in a 44-0 victory at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 2
Sooners QB Michael Hawkins is showing he's more than ready to rise to the occasion, and he hasn't even started a game in 2025 yet
When John Mateer had surgery, the Oklahoma Sooners didn't wince as badly as most teams would when their starting, Heisman favorite QB goes down. That's because they have Michael Hawkins as their backup, who's not your average sophomore backup QB.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1
Meet John Kuceyeski, QB Guru and Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle's Right-Hand Man
Michael Hawkins Jr. is excited to lead the Sooners onto the field against Kent State. The sophomore started four games last year, but this week represents a chance for him to display nearly 10 months of development. Hawkins met with local media members on Monday ahead of No.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 30
No. 5 Oklahoma hands keys to QB Michael Hawkins Jr. vs Kent State
Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle sees flashes of the way John Mateer interacted with Cam Ward at Washington State in the way Michael Hawkins Jr. has interacted with Mateer so far this season at Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30
Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. is a ‘Completely Different Player,' per Teammates
After Michael Hawkins Jr. was thrown into the fire as a true freshman in 2024, his teammates have confidence that he will keep the Sooners’ offense flowing.
Oklahoma Sooners News / 5 GOATs / September 28
Oklahoma vs. Kent State odds: Opening point spread updated
After getting off to a 4-0 start this season, Oklahoma will close out nonconference play against Kent State in Week 6. The Sooners enter as heavy favorites even in a game where starting quarterback John Mateer has already been ruled out.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / September 25
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables expresses faith in Sooners' backup plan at QB
Hawkins may be "hungry, humble and ultra talented," but this is going to be a pressure-packed situation for a backup quarterback to walk into.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / September 23
How John Mateer's injury should have massive impact on Red River Rivalry
With the Texas Longhorns' offense looking clunky, it seemed momentum would be on the Oklahoma Sooners' side heading into their annual rivalry game. However, a key injury could swing the pendulum.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19, 2024
Oklahoma head coach makes snap decision, burns quarterback's redshirt
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables isn't having a particularly fun Saturday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2024
Oklahoma QB to make history in huge upcoming matchup against top-ranked Texas
For the second week in a row, true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start at quarterback for Oklahoma when the team takes the field on Saturday.
College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 7, 2024
How is Texas preparing for Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr.?
The Texas Longhorns have had a whole year to think about what went wrong in the 34-30 defeat to the Oklahoma Sooners in last year's Red River Showdown.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28, 2024
Watch: Late pick-six and two-point conversion save Oklahoma from SEC upset
Oklahoma needed some big plays late to steal victory from the jaws of defeat against Auburn.
College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 26, 2024
How Auburn Stops Oklahoma Freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr.
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables benched sophomore starting quarterback Jackson Arnold, in favor of true freshman Michael Hawkins, Jr. With that move, the Sooners threw a wrench in the Auburn game plan.
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