The Sooners saw quarterback Jackson Arnold, who started nine games for OU in 2024, hit the portal on Monday. The only experienced player in their quarterback room is Michael Hawkins Jr., who started three games.
With the Sooners hiring former Washington State defensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle to the same role, many speculated that OU would make a push for Cougars signal caller John Mateer, but he hasn’t entered the transfer portal yet.
It’s still possible that Mateer may enter the portal. But in the meantime, here are some other quarterbacks the Sooners can pursue:
Preston Stone, SMU
SMU transfer Preston Stone will be one of the biggest quarterback commodities in the portal this year.
Stone was the Mustangs’ starter in 2023, throwing for 3,197 yards, 28 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was benched in favor of breakout star Kevin Jennings, who led SMU to the College Football Playoff, in 2024.
Stone’s demotion wasn’t the result of bad play, either: He threw for five touchdowns and just one pick in his limited 2024 playing time.
The Sooners didn’t recruit Stone — who has one year left of eligibility — in high school. Now is OU’s chance to pursue a proven quarterback who hails from Dallas, just about three hours from Norman.
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