And on Friday, Hawkins can remind everyone he’s capable if Mateer doesn’t perform. “Mike’s taken it like a pro,” Sooner coach Brent Venables said. “He’s the same guy every day. He’s a quiet leader, ...

The Sooners play Navy on Friday behind Hawkins, but Mateer will ramp up the competition when spring football starts.

With kickoff just a few hours away in Ft. Worth the Sooners are set to square off with Navy in the armed forces bowl, head ...

Then there’s Michael, the elder of the two Hawkins boys. And though he shares his father’s name, he’s very much his own man. In contrast to Mike’s exuberant, animated nature, Michael is ...

NORMAN — Michael Hawkins Jr. didn't flinch Friday when asked about his future plans. The true freshman quarterback, who started three games in 2024 following Jackson Arnold's brief benching, is ...

The money demands that Mateer be given the reins. But Hawkins is betting on himself. He’s talking like a guy who wants to be ...

"Good," Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables said of Hawkins Jr. "I love Mike. Mike is... He's confident, he's loose in the right ways. The moment's not going to overwhelm him, even though ...

The freshman quarterback was firm in his commitment to staying in Norman to play for new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.

I think the staff has done a really nice job at supporting Mike and helping him grow up.” His teammates have also taken notice of Hawkins’ preparation and professionalism, as well as other ...