The Oklahoma Sooners are running it back with John Mateer as the starting quarterback. In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left and went into the transfer portal.
Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and he is now the starting QB for the Mountaineers.
Pete Nakos of On3 reported on Friday that Hawkins was expected to be named the starter for West Virginia.
Hawkins beat out Scotty Fox Jr., who played in nine games as a true freshman in 2025 for West Virginia.
Hawkins played in six games for Oklahoma in 2024, throwing for 536 yards with 1 touchdown and a pair of interceptions.
He then played in just two games last season, throwing 3 touchdowns for 167 yards.
