Michael Hawkins deemed ready for OU-Texas test
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 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.
How did Michael Hawkins Jr. ascend to start for the Oklahoma Sooners?
However, three first half turnovers from Arnold in week four forced head coach Brent Venables to pull his starter and insert freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. into the game. The youngster settled in against the Volunteers and moved the ball in the late stages of the game, earning his first career start against Auburn the following week.
Michael Hawkins Jr. leans on family ahead of his first OU-Texas game: 'Embrace the moment'
Michael Hawkins Jr. will become the first true freshman quarterback to start a Red River Rivalry football game for the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.
Michael Hawkins Jr's high school coach describes what the Sooners' QB was like before OU
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. couldn't save Sooners vs Texas, but OU's offense is beyond that point
The upset script for OU against Texas looked something like this: forced turnovers, maybe some special teams chicanery and Michael Hawkins Jr. hero ball. That last part was crucial. OU’s pathway to victory hinged on a true freshman quarterback playing the part of messiah.
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Former Sooners' Heisman-winning quarterback expresses belief in Michael Hawkins Jr ahead of Red River Rivalry
The Oklahoma Sooners coaching staff weren't the only people impressed by Michael Hawkins Jr's poise when he entered the game ...
How Michael Hawkins’ hard path to Oklahoma prepared QB for historic start vs. No. 1 Texas
Michael Hawkins Jr. chose the hard path. Or, at least in this era of college football, the path that often ends with a trip ...
Amid Offensive Struggles, Brent Venables Sticks By Oklahoma Freshman Michael Hawkins Jr.
Asked if he considered making a switch at quarterback in Oklahoma’s 34-3 loss to Texas on Saturday, Sooners head coach Brent ...
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Brent Venables believes Michael Hawkins has 'the right stuff' to be successful for the Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners made a tough call at the quarterback position in their loss to Tennessee. Jackson Arnold ’s three ...
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 ...
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Can Freshman Michael Hawkins Keep Oklahoma's QB Streak Alive vs. Texas?
Hawkins’ teammates think he also has the right stuff — even as a true freshman. “He’s handled it with a first-class mentality,” senior tight end Jake Roberts said. “Mike’s a soft ...
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'That's who he is': QB Michael Hawkins Jr. lays body on the line in Oklahoma's thrilling comeback win
Michael Hawkins Jr. displayed tenacity and an unflinching determination in his first career start to help propel Oklahoma to ...
Kobie McKinzie says this team ‘has a really explosive offense’
Oklahoma’s Kobie McKinzie spoke to the media this week about the Texas offense and what he expects from freshman quarterback ...