“He’s going to have a lot more challenges along the way including this weekend but I believe in Mike ... him.” Hawkins would be the first true freshman quarterback to start for OU in the ...

His poise gave OU a chance late against Tennessee and led a fourth ... “It’s been everything you can ask for in a brother-to-brother relationship,” Hawkins Sr. said. “Mike and Maliek are phenomenal.

Michael as the incumbent starting quarterback (more than likely), and Maliek as a freshman defensive back — the same position his dad, Mike Hawkins Sr., played at OU. “Just a family ...

An OU comeback deep into the fourth quarter ... “There's a lot that you really have an appreciation for Mike about.” Hawkins Sr. sends his son a daily text message that reads, “Win the ...

Mike Hawkins Sr. played one season at Oklahoma in ... That’s why when he got there I was already prepared. I played at OU, I ...

"Mike will have his opportunity to run ... first half after a disastrous second quarter in which OU netted minus-20 yards of offense. Hawkins took over on the final drive before halftime and ...

On OU’s second possession against South Carolina, Hawkins tried to flee the pocket ... to be prepared for the moment he’s called upon. Mike’s no different. Mike’s the same, got ...

Mike has shown a lot of really good stuff ... Venables was still critical of Hawkins’ performance and OU’s offensive issues in the rivalry game. ”The first drive of the game we ...

While OU’s offense didn’t fare well Saturday ... who along with Venables said they never thought about replacing Hawkins. “It ...

REQUIRED READING: Why Michael Hawkins Jr. 'doesn't have to be' perfect for OU football vs ... but I believe in Mike and his poise under pressure,” Venables said Wednesday on the SEC teleconference.

Michael Hawkins Jr. chose the hard path. Or, at least in this era of college football, the path that often ends with a trip to the transfer portal and a ...