The true freshman has done a nice job of taking care of the ball in the passing game, but he'll have to open things up more as he gets more acclimated as the So

The Red River rivalry has often featured defining performances from Oklahoma wide receivers. Caleb Williams’ breakout game in 2021 also saw Marvin Mims Jr. average 27 yards per catch and snag a game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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.

The Oklahoma Sooners aren't planning to make a change at quarterback ahead of their matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. On the Rudy's Barbecue Coach's Show, Venables reiterated trust in quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.

Hawkins Jr. took over as the Sooners’ starting quarterback as a true freshman, leading OU in the school’s first season in the SEC.

A new-look SEC matchup comes to us this weekend as Oklahoma returns home against South Carolina in a battle of teams needing a conference victory in college football’s Week 8 action on Saturday. Let’s take a look at the latest prediction for the game from a football model that picks winners.

Oklahoma hosts South Carolina on Saturday! We continue our College Football odds series with a South Carolina-Oklahoma prediction and pick.