From Baker Mayfield to Kyler Murray, Oklahoma has a rich lineage of star quarterbacks. Will Arnold follow in their footsteps?
Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold answers a question from a media member during the second day of SEC Media Days was held at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas on July 16, 2024., returned home to the Dallas area for this week’s SEC Media Days as the Sooners’ new QB1. It will be a year of firsts for the Guyer alumAdvertisement
As a two-year starter at Guyer, Arnold passed for 7,397 yards, 67 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He led Guyer to a 28-3 record and the 2021 6A Division II state championship game in that time frame, rushing for 1,580 yards and 36 touchdowns.“Jackson understands better than anybody what goes into being a quarterback of a football team of the locker room, the leader, the face, the responsibilities, the challenges,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said at SEC Media Days on Tuesday.
It helps that his former Guyer teammates Peyton and Eli Bowen are also part of the Oklahoma program. Arnold said their presence brings comfort.
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