Former OU starting quarterbacks win QB battles at new schools
Two former Oklahoma starting quarterbacks have won the starting QB job at their new schools for 2026.
Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterbacks Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins Jr. have claimed the starting quarterback positions at their new schools for the 2026 season. Arnold transferred to UNLV, where he is expected to start against Memphis on Saturday night, according to head coach Dan Mullen. Hawkins, who played at West Virginia last season, is set to lead the Mountaineers in their season opener against Coastal Carolina on September 5th.
Both players have faced competition for the starting job at their new schools, but it appears they have secured the starting role. The former Oklahoma starters previously played together in Norman during the disappointing 2024 season, with Arnold ultimately being replaced by Hawkins in favor of a stronger performance.
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