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Michael Hawkins excels at West Virginia, Jackson Arnold thrives at UNLV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Michael Hawkins excels at West Virginia, Jackson Arnold thrives at UNLV

Summary

Former Oklahoma quarterbacks Michael Hawkins and Jackson Arnold are making significant contributions at their new schools. Hawkins had a standout performance for West Virginia, throwing for 464 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 77 yards and two scores in a recent 45-42 victory over Cincinnati. This season, he has accumulated 1,519 passing yards and 749 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Arnold has turned his fortunes around at UNLV, passing for 1,386 yards and rushing for 408 yards this season, highlighted by a 246-yard passing game in a 41-31 win against Air Force. Both players are integral to their teams, currently sitting at 4-3 records.

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By the Numbers

•Hawkins passed for 464 yards and rushed for 77 yards against Cincinnati.
•Hawkins has a total of 1,519 passing yards this season.
•Arnold passed for 246 yards and rushed for 78 yards against Air Force.
•Both teams, West Virginia and UNLV, have 4-3 records this season.

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What they're saying

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While Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is struggling, former Sooner signal caller Michael Hawkins is thriving at West Virginia and Jackson Arnold has found his footing at UNLV.
— Yahoo Sports

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