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Notre Dame’s 2023 recruiting offers: Quarterback

Reposting clearly just by coincidence this evening…

What does the future look like at quarterback for Notre Dame?

For the next few seasons, the belief and hope is it will be Tyler Buchner leading the way for the Irish. The longer-term answer isn’t as certain.

Notre Dame has had a fantastic start to its 2023 recruiting class; it ranks among the best in the nation as we approach the 2022 regular season.

That class is great and [autotag]C.J. Carr[/autotag] awaits in next year’s class, but what about the 2023 recruiting cycle at quarterback for Notre Dame? After going all in on [autotag]Dante Moore[/autotag] and falling short (thanks a lot, Oregon), do the Irish end up with a quarterback this cycle or hold off?

Here are the quarterbacks Notre Dame has offered scholarships to this cycle, where they’ve committed, and who may remain for the Irish.

Where do the Oklahoma Sooners rank in team recruiting for the 2023 cycle?

An updated look at where the Oklahoma Sooners 2023 recruiting class ranks in team recruiting rankings.

The 2023 recruiting cycle is less than two months away from the early signing period. College football teams and fan bases are holding their breath, hoping the players committed to their recruiting class will sign their national letters of intent before Christmas.

As Oklahoma was reminded again last week with the flip of linebacker Kaleb Spencer to Miami that nothing is final until a player signs their NLI.

So with early signing period coming just before Christmas this year, how does the top 25 look in 247Sports team recruiting rankings? With the loss of Spencer, where do the Sooners rank heading into the final stretch of the 2023 cycle? Let’s take a look.

We’ve also included On3 Recruiting’s team rankings for comparison.

Sooners receive another recruiting prediction to land 2024 QB Michael Hawkins

Oklahoma continues to receive projections for 2024 QB Michael Hawkins out of Allen High School.

While things have been quiet for Oklahoma’s 2023 class following their impressive summer on the recruiting trail, that doesn’t mean the Sooners haven’t been working on the class of 2024.

The crown jewel of their 2023 class is quarterback Jackson Arnold, from Denton Guyer High School, just outside of Dallas, Texas. His commitment is massive, but just because he’s in the fold doesn’t mean Oklahoma can rest on their laurels and not recruit a quarterback in the class after him.

We’ve seen firsthand this season how dire the Sooners’ QB room can look if the starter went down, and Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby cannot be caught unprepared at the game’s most important position.

Enter Michael Hawkins, a 2024 four-star QB from Allen High School. Hawkins isn’t being recruited to be a backup, but he certainly would help give the Sooners a developmental piece at QB that they can hopefully mold into a front-line starter at the collegiate level. Hawkins is talented and has the arm and legs to make plenty of plays. He fits the model of the dual-threat type of quarterback Lebby wants for his system.

Hawkins has been trending in favor of the Sooners since the summer. A large part of that comes from the fact that Hawkins is an OU legacy. His father Mike played at Oklahoma in 2002. Another projection in Oklahoma’s favor came in over the weekend, and it hammers home how good of a spot Oklahoma is in for Hawkins’ services.

With no official timetable for his decision, Oklahoma will have to continue playing the game, but if these early predictions are any indication, Oklahoma is in a great spot.

Michael Hawkins’ Recruiting Profile

Projections

  • On3 gives Oklahoma a 95.7% chance to earn the commitment of Michael Hawkins.
  • SoonersScoop’s Josh McCuistion issued a Rivals Futurecast in favor of the Sooners landing Hawkins on August 31, 2022.
  • Parker Thune of OUInsider at 247Sports issued a Crystal Ball prediction for Hawkins on July 27, 2022.

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Social Media Reacts: Oklahoma commit Jackson Arnold has huge night vs. Allen on ESPN

Oklahoma 5-star commit Jackson Arnold was fantastic in Denton Guyer’s 49-7 win over Texas powerhouse Allen and social media reacted accordingly.

Oklahoma 5-star quarterback commit Jackson Arnold has had quite the year. After the coaching change at Oklahoma, the Sooners appeared on Arnold’s radar due to his previous relationship with offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby while at Ole Miss.

It didn’t take long for Arnold to fill the void left by Malachi Nelson after his flip to follow Lincoln Riley to USC, becoming the first commitment in the 2023 class under Brent Venables (Joshua Bates committed under Riley and stayed committed).

A four-star prospect at the time of his commitment, Arnold’s profile has blown up in recent months. He was the Elite 11 MVP and then earned five-star status. In his senior season for Denton Guyer, he’s become must-see television.

In a primetime kickoff on ESPN, Thursday night, Jackson Arnold and his Guyer teammates rose to the occasion, defeating Texas High School powerhouse Allen 49-7. It was the biggest loss that Allen has suffered dating back to 2004, as far back as the Max Preps database goes.

Arnold was nothing short of spectacular on the evening, throwing for 338 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 89.6% of his passes and averaged 11.6 yards per attempt. He terrorized Allen on the ground as well, carrying the ball six times for 83 yards and a touchdown, including a 58-yard touchdown run.

His performance was the talk of Sooners Twitter on Thursday evening, and here are some of the best reactions from social media.

Jackson Arnold and Oklahoma’s 2023 commits stand out on Friday Night

Oklahoma’s 2023 recruiting class stood out this week with several big performances across the country.

The Oklahoma Sooners 2023 recruiting class had another big week under the lights to further excite the Oklahoma fan base. The top five recruiting class has players making cases for bumps in their star status but more importantly look like guys who will be playmakers in Norman.

Five-star quarterback Jackson Arnold had another big night for Denton Guyer. Arnold and his Denton Guyer teammates continued their undefeated season with a 62-7 win over Braswell on Friday night.

In other Texas high school football action, Colton Vasek did what Colton Vasek does, ruining the evening for Dripping Springs offensive linemen.

But Arnold and Vasek weren’t the only Oklahoma commits to have big games this week. Two of the more underrated players in the recruiting class, Erik McCarty and Kade McIntyre, were dominant for their squads leading to big nights in Oklahoma and Nebraska high school football action.

Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the week.

Sooner Nation making final push for 5-star DL David Hicks on eve of commitment

On the eve of his commitment, Sooner Nation took to Twitter to make one last push for 5-star DL David Hicks, trending with #HicksToNorman.

In less than 24 hours, the Oklahoma Sooners will find out where they stand with five-star defensive lineman [autotag]David Hicks[/autotag].

Hicks, one of the last high-profile five-star prospects still on the board, will commit on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 3:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Hicks would join an Oklahoma Sooners recruiting class that already includes five-star prospects, quarterback [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] and edge rusher [autotag]Adepoju Adebawore[/autotag].

The Sooners have been trending in a positive direction with David Hicks for some time but still have to stave off last-second recruitment pitches from Texas A&M, Michigan State, and Alabama.

Looking to make a final push, several recruits, including Arnold and 2023 center commit [autotag]Joshua Bates[/autotag] took to social media, along with many in Sooner Nation, to make their pitch using #HicksToNorman on Twitter.

Here are some of the best usages of the hashtag from Twitter on the eve of his commitment.

Oklahoma 2023 commits shine under the Friday Night Lights

Friday night is for high school football, and several Oklahoma 2023 commits stood out under the lights!

The Oklahoma Sooners No. 5 ranked 2023 recruiting class has provided a glimpse of what’s coming to Norman next year. In the early going, they’ve provided some fantastic moments for their squads and helped feed the excitement surrounding the Sooners class.

[autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] has been must-see television whenever you can find him as he’s had a productive start to the season to help Denton Guyer get off to a 4-0 start. But he’s not the only one having a fantastic senior season thus far. OUDNA is showing up and showing out across the country, and on Friday night, several prospects turned in highlight-reel performances.

Kalib Hicks turned in a fantastic outing for Denton Ryan, and Samuel Omosigho showed off his athleticism.

How to watch OU 5-star QB commit Jackson Arnold and Denton Guyer Friday Night vs. Prosper

Oklahoma 5-star QB commit Jackson Arnold and Denton Guyer are in action Friday night vs. Prosper, here’s how you can check out the action.

Oklahoma five-star quarterback commit Jackson Arnold is off to a tremendous start to his senior season with Denton Guyer.

After helping Guyer reach the Texas state championship game in his first season as a starter, Arnold is averaging four total touchdowns per game. Arnold has completed 65% of his passes for 832 yards, 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He leads Guyer in rushing with 133 yards on 16 attempts with three rushing touchdowns.

Guyer is 3-0 on the season and outscoring their opponents by an average score of 47-18. Up next is the 3-0 Prosper Eagles. Prosper holds wins over Euless Trinity, Sacshe, and Rockwell to start the season.

This Friday night, you can watch Jackson Arnold and teammates Ryan Yaites and Peyton Bowen take on Prosper via WFAA’a YouTube channel or on WFAA+ live at 7 p.m. central time.

Jackson Arnold was the first player in the 2023 recruiting class to commit to the Oklahoma Sooners after the arrival of Brent Venables. Since January, he’s only seen his status grow after winning Elite 11 MVP honors and earning consensus five-star status.

Friday night provides a fantastic opportunity to see a future Oklahoma Sooner and other top players in the state of Texas in action.

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Oklahoma commit Jackson Arnold electric in Guyer’s 50-27 win Thursday night

Oklahoma Sooners five-star quarterback commit Jackson Arnold is off to a fantastic start to the season for Denton Guyer.

For months, Oklahoma 2023 commit, Jackson Arnold has seen his status rise. He won the elite 11 MVP award, earned consensus five-star status, and has helped Denton Guyer get off to a 3-0 start.

After making a trip to the Texas state championship game in 2021, Arnold and his Guyer teammates are on a roll to start the 2022 season in hopes of completing a championship run.

Through three games, Arnold’s completed 65% of his passes for 832 yards, 10 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also leads Guyer in rushing with 133 yards on 16 attempts with three rushing touchdowns.That’s more than 300 combined passing and rushing yards per game and four total touchdowns.

In Guyer’s win 50-27 over Lancaster, Arnold threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 22 yards and a touchdown.

Safe to say, the Oklahoma Sooners got one of the best, if not the best quarterbacks in the country in Jackson Arnold.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from his big-time performance Thursday night.

 

Sooners receive Rivals futurecast for 2024 QB Michael Hawkins

Oklahoma has landed its second prediction that has them landing the commitment of 2024 4-star QB Michael Hawkins.

We’ve talked in great detail at Sooners Wire about Oklahoma’s 2023 five-star quarterback commit Jackson Arnold. He’s had a heck of a year from a development standpoint and has gone from four-star to consensus five-star player in 2023.

However, the buck doesn’t stop there. With Jeff Lebby in charge of Oklahoma’s offensive endeavors, there are new philosophies on and off the field that differ from Lincoln Riley.

Riley was against recruiting quarterbacks in consecutive years. Jeff Lebby and head coach Brent Venables are taking a different approach. Both cited competition as a reason for it and in many ways it’s hard to disagree.

With that, Oklahoma’s already circling a few quarterbacks for the 2024 class despite the commitment of one of 2023’s best signal-callers.

Oklahoma received another favorable prediction for 2024 quarterback and Sooners legacy Michael Hawkins. Parker Thune issued a crystal ball projection minutes after Hawkins announced his Oklahoma offer. This time it’s Josh McCuistion of SoonersScoop.com providing a Rivals futurecast favoring the Sooners.

Hawkins is the son of Mike Hawkins, a former cornerback at Oklahoma during the 2002 season. The defensive coordinator for that 2002 team? Current Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables. Lebby was a student assistant during that 2002 season as well.

Hawkins is a dual-threat QB and would fit well in Jeff Lebby’s system. He has the athleticism to make plays in the QB run game with his feet but has a lively arm and throws a beautiful deep ball. Hawkins is a four-star across most recruiting services, but he still has two full seasons of high school ball remaining.

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