One of the undeniable heroes of the improbable victory was true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. After replacing Jackson Arnold late in the second quarter, and playing the first meaningful snaps of his collegiate career last week, he earned his first start at the college level against the Tigers.

Michael Hawkins Jr. became the first Oklahoma Sooners true freshman quarterback to win on the road in his first career start.

With a new quarterback but the same thin offensive line and receiving corps, OU played its first-ever SEC road game Saturday at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. Michael Hawkins Jr.’s first start began with a bang,

KOCO 5's Hannah Hoover spoke with Hawkins' high school football coach about what kind of quarterback he is and getting to watch Hawkins take over last week.

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) breaks free for a touchdown run as Auburn Tigers take on Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday,

Freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. led the Oklahoma football team to a 27-21 road win over Auburn on Saturday.

The Oklahoma Sooners are on the road in a tough environment in Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers. Making his first collegiate start, Michael Hawkins, Jr. is tasked with leading the Sooners offense against a Tigers defense allowing just 16.8 points per game this season.

Welcome, Michael Hawkins Jr.  Making his first career start at quarterback on the road at Auburn, Hawkins, a true freshman, finished his first drive as the guy