Michael Hawkins Jr. goes airborne on conversion try and silences Auburn crowd
(by Josh Yourish) Coach Brent Venables turned to true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. to give his team a spark. Hawkins Jr. entered last week’s game just before halftime, replacing former five-star sophomore Jackson Arnold who Venables chose over Dillon Gabriel last offseason. Against Auburn in Week 5, the change at QB hasn’t fixed...read more from Stormin' in Norman
(by John Williams) Oklahoma’s first SEC road trip provided all the drama on Saturday afternoon with Michael Hawkins, Jr. making the first start of his career in the unfriendly confines of Jordan-Hare Stadium. For much of the game, the Auburn Tigers were in control, but the Sooners true freshman quarterback provided some magical moments late and...read more from the Sooners Wire
(by Tom Green) AUBURN, Alabama — Oklahoma couldn't seem to get out of its own way at Jordan-Hare Stadium. That is, until Kip Lewis saved the Sooners from a disheartening and potentially excruciating bye week evaluation. Oklahoma's offense largely continued to struggle, even with Michael Hawkins Jr. assuming the starting job at quarterback, and...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU 27, Auburn 21: Takeaways from a stunning Sooners victory
(by Jesse Crittenden) AUBURN, Alabama — The game was over. Auburn was in full control. The Sooners trailed 21-10, and the offense had just turned the ball over on downs with 11:43 remaining in the game. The Tigers opened their drive with a 22-yard run, appearing content to run out the clock as they clung to an 11-point lead. But two consecutive...read more from the OUInsider
OU-Auburn quick-hit takeaways: Michael Hawkins Jr., Kip Lewis save Sooners
(by Bob Przybylo) First road game for OU in the SEC, you knew the atmosphere was going to be incredible. Brent Venables rolling the dice with a freshman quarterback, two programs that needed a win. For nearly the entire game, it didn’t look like it was going to happen. But somehow, led by quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and linebacker Kip Lewis, it happened...read more from the SoonerScoop
Three Quick Takeaways From Oklahoma's Improbable Comeback Against Auburn
(by Ryan Chapman) AUBURN, AL — Somehow, Oklahoma found a way. The Sooners’ offense played dead for three quarters, but Michael Hawkins Jr. gave OU life with a 60-yard strike to J.J. Hester in the fourth quarter. And then the defense struck. Kip Lewis jumped Payton Thorne’s pass and rumbled 63 yards to put the Sooners back in front...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Plainsman Picks: Oklahoma
(by Sports Staff) Ahead of Auburn's first SEC clash with new member Oklahoma, here's what some of our staff has to say about the matchup between the Tigers and Sooners, complete with score predictions and analysis. Patrick Bingham, Sports Editor: Oklahoma 31-21"I would expect Auburn to play better, and potentially a little cleaner, against...read more from The Auburn Plainsman
Tigers face character test
(by Bryan Matthews) AUBURN | Against the two best teams it’s played this season, Auburn has played its worst. Saturday, No. 21 Oklahoma visits Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Tigers have to find a way to step up their play considerably against their first ranked opponent. “That life is full of tests and we're being tested,” said AU coach Hugh Freeze...read more from AuburnSports
Betting analysis: Oklahoma vs. Auburn gambling angles and picks
(by Collin Kennedy) A pivotal matchup for two SEC programs is coming up this weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners hit the road to face the Auburn Tigers in what feels like a season-shaping game for both. This game will draw the attention of several across the college football landscape. Some diehards, some casual fans, but plenty are likely...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Why OU football is hoping road atmosphere vs. Auburn will help turn fortunes around
(by Ryan Aber) AUBURN, Ala. — OU football hopes it doesn’t take an eight-hour travel delay to bring them together. But nine years ago, such a delay on a road trip changed the trajectory of the Sooners’ season. In 2015, after a loss to Texas, OU headed to Kansas State for a showdown with Bill Snyder’s Wildcats hoping to turn around their fortunes...read more from The Oklahoman
LB Dasan McCullough Joins List of 11 Oklahoma Players Unavailable against Auburn
(by Dekota Gregory) The list of unavailable players for the Sooners just keeps growing. Oklahoma linebacker Dasan McCullough will not be available for OU’s game against Auburn at 2:30 pm. Saturday, according to the most recent SEC availability report that was released Friday night. McCullough also missed last week’s game against Tennessee...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Numbers to know: CBS Sports research setting the table for Oklahoma vs. Auburn
(by Collin Kennedy) A pivotal matchup for two SEC programs is coming up this weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners hit the road to face the Auburn Tigers in what feels like a season-shaping game for both. Oklahoma has started the year with a 3-1 record but is fresh off a disappointing SEC opener at home. The Sooners took a loss to program alumni...read more from the Sooners Illustrated
Payton Thorne named Auburn starting quarterback against Oklahoma
(by Andrew Graham) Auburn is returning to fifth-year senior Payton Thorne as the starting quarterback, according to Auburn Live’s Justin Hokanson. Thorne began the year as the starting quarterback for the Tigers. However, after a difficult beginning to the season, Auburn benched Thorne and turned to Hank Brown, who started the previous...read more from On3.com
Auburn Tigers: By the Numbers
(by Ryan Chapman) AUBURN, AL — Maybe it’s a good thing Oklahoma is hitting the road. The No. 21-ranked Sooners (3-1, 0-1 SEC) take on Auburn (2-2, 0-1) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in search of answers. Can true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. replicate his hopeful second half performance against Tennessee on the road in his first start?...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma-Auburn Preview: Three Keys to the Game
(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma’s first-ever road game in the SEC will be a tough test unto itself. The Sooners are one of college football’s bluest blue bloods, and an SEC fan base like Auburn’s will be lying in wait to welcome them to Jordan-Hare Stadium’s house of horrors. Now, Auburn’s actual record at home lately isn’t any good. The Tigers have...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'The moment is not going to get to him': Why Michael Hawkins Jr. is poised to lead Sooners against Auburn
(by Louis Raser) Michael Hawkins Jr. flipped in the air and slammed onto the Owen Field grass. There, on what was thought to be a touchdown pulling the Sooners within striking distance of Tennessee before replay review determined Hawkins was short of the goal line, his role as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback was seemingly solidified...read more from the OU Daily
Keldric Faulk Likes Auburn's Chances Against Oklahoma's Freshman QB
(by Daniel Locke) For the third week in a row, the Auburn Tigers will be going up against a mobile quarterback. New Mexico’s Devon Dampier and Arkansas’ Taylen Green were the last two dual-threat signal callers the Tigers went up against. Now they will take on Oklahoma’s Michael Hawkins making his first career start. Auburn defensive lineman...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI
(by Tom Green) AUBURN, Alabama — A new conference for Oklahoma means new opponents and, of course, new college towns for Sooners fans to visit during college football season. After opening the year with four consecutive games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, OU is hitting the road for the first time as a member of the SEC. First up: a visit to...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Deion Burks, Taylor Tatum now OUT for OU at Auburn
(by Bob Przybylo) The OU update to the availability report is not a good one. The Sooners are already down a bunch of guys and more got added to the list. Running back Taylor Tatum, wide receiver Deion Burks and Andrel Anthony have now been downgraded to OUT for the Sooners’ showdown at Auburn. OL Jake Taylor: Probable; RB Taylor Tatum: Out...read more from the SoonerScoop
