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CFB fans call for Jackson Arnold to start out of halftime break vs. Texas
By Ethan Stone
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Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is really struggling against Texas’s monstrous front 7.
Oklahoma’s freshman QB has been running for his life and sits at 6/10 passing for 51 yards, a mark that’s simply not going to do it against the No. 1 team in the country. The performance has been so underwhelming that some fans are calling for the Sooners to reinsert Jackson Arnold after the halftime break.
Yes, the same Jackson Arnold that was benched during the Tennessee game for his extremely poor play against another top-notch defense.
It did seem surprising that the Sooners decided to pull Arnold so quickly and have yet to make a chance considering Hawkins showing since then. But, folks, that’s what happens when you fail to protect the football time and time again. Not to mention, Arnold entering this game against this defense may completely nuke whatever confidence he has left.
Texas currently leads Oklahoma 21-3 heading into the half. Here are a few of the top reactions to Hawkins’ tough performance to start the Red River Showdown.
My true freshman is going blind in the pocket, seeing orange instead of red. Bad sign. Now the question becomes: Will Venables give Dallas-area product Jackson Arnold a shot?
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 12, 2024
Jackson Arnold can’t possibly be worse than this dude
— Barstool Texas A&M (@BarstoolTexasAM) October 12, 2024
It’s hard to fathom that Jackson Arnold is worse than Michael Hawkins at playing QB
— Aggie Sports 365 (@365Aggie) October 12, 2024
It’s absolute malpractice to have permanently benched Jackson Arnold.
He was playing poorly but Hawkins doesn’t have basic D1 passing abilities let alone enough to survive in the SEC. #RedRiverRivalry
— Michael Gus (@MichaelGus57) October 12, 2024
I’m bout ready to see Jackson Arnold at this point.
— Jerrel Jackson (@Tripple_J3x) October 12, 2024
Jackson Arnold is seriously worse than this Hawkins kid?
— Ocho (@ocho_bingo) October 12, 2024
Let’s not act like it would be better with Jackson Arnold… With these receivers/O-line…. We’ve seen how that looks…. Gotta ride with Hawkins legs and the hope the passing game can make a few plays… He’s your quarterback.
— Curtis Fitzpatrick (@cfitzfox) October 12, 2024
Am I crazy for saying OU should consider putting Jackson Arnold back in?
— db (@DaveBake_) October 12, 2024
Jackson Arnold would have made that field goal
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) October 12, 2024
Jackson Arnold is a damn fool if he goes in the game and burn his red shirt for a team that kicked you to the curb.
— Mutulu Geronimo (@OrenthalJuice32) October 12, 2024
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
