Mason Young

Tulsa World OU Sports Reporter

NORMAN — Michael Hawkins Jr. remains a man of few words, but he made one thing clear after practice Monday night: he believes this stint as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, however long that may be, will be different than the last.

Hawkins started four games for the Sooners last year, taking over for the struggling Jackson Arnold. The available supporting cast was not conducive to success for either of OU’s quarterbacks, though. Hawkins eventually made mistakes and landed back on the bench.

The true freshman Hawkins showed promise, however, in how he finished the season in the Armed Forces Bowl versus Navy. Now Hawkins is back starting under center after Washington State transfer John Mateer underwent thumb surgery last week.

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