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OU has unwavering faith in Michael Hawkins Jr. if he has to start vs. Texas

headshotby: George Stoia10/05/25GeorgeStoia
Michael Hawkins
Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Kent State Golden Flashes at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

OU has unwavering faith in Michael Hawkins Jr. The sophomore quarterback made his first start of the season on Saturday against Kent State, filling in for the injured John Mateer. And it was an up-and-down debut for Hawkins, going 14 of 24 for 162 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while also running for 33 yards and a touchdown. His four total touchdowns helped No. 5 OU beat Kent State 44-0.