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Michael Hawkins Jr. will start at quarterback for OU against Kent State following an injury to John Mateer.

Hawkins credits new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski for his improvement.

Hawkins is getting his second chance as a starter after a difficult freshman season that included highs and lows.

NORMAN — Michael Hawkins Jr. often pores over every moment of his game film from last season.

From the highs of leading OU to a road win at Auburn — the Sooners ’ first league victory as a member of the SEC during Hawkins’ first collegiate start — to the lows of turning the ball over three times in the first quarter against South Carolina.

Hawkins, who was added to an injury-plagued offense four games into his true freshman year

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