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Crimson Countdown: No. 14 Steele Wasel

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OU OC Seth Littrell, QB Jackson Arnold. (Carey Murdock - SoonerScoop/On3).

The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.

The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.

Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.

Crimson Countdown: No. 14 Steele Wasel

2023 stats: N/A.

2024 outlook:

A sneaky post-spring portal addition you might not have realized. Wasel was a star at Choctaw (Okla.) High and signed with Akron for the 2023 class.

After a redshirt season with the Zips, Wasel is coming home. He begins his OU journey as a walk-on, and we’ll see where things go from there.

You obviously cannot expect much from Wasel when it comes to on-field stuff, but he can be huge in other areas. Scout team, practice reps. Venables says every little piece matters. The inclusion of Wasel is no different. Learn the system and work from there.

2024 quarterback outlook

There’s a new QB1 in Norman and his name is Jackson Arnold. The sophomore takes over for Dillon Gabriel, now at Oregon. And the expectations couldn’t be higher for the former five-star. OU’s season will largely hinder on how well Arnold performs. But the Sooners have more than Arnold, as the room has totally reformed in recent years. Former Texas, Nebraska and FAU quarterback Casey Thompson transferred to OU to be a savvy, veteran backup. While freshmen Michael Hawkins and Brendan Zurbrugg are also competing for roles next season. 

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