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.

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.

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

True freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. made his first career start on Saturday, after replacing Jackson Arnold late in the second quarter last week. Hawkins finished 10 of 15 passing for 161 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also ran 14 times for 69 yards, one touchdown, and one acrobatic two-point conversion.

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,

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

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

The Oklahoma Sooners made a massive change this week, with head coach Brent Venables announcing that the team will start true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins over former five-star Jackson Arnold for their Week 5 matchup against the Auburn Tigers.