West Virginia names Michael Hawkins Jr. starting quarterback for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The West Virginia Mountaineers have announced Michael Hawkins Jr., a transfer from Oklahoma, as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Hawkins Jr. is set to make his debut against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on September 5, 2026. He enters his redshirt sophomore season with nine games and five starts from his tenure at Oklahoma, where he had notable performances including three touchdowns in a single game against Kent State last year. The Mountaineers are looking to improve their passing offense after a lackluster previous season, which saw them finish with just 2,267 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air.
- •Hawkins Jr. started four games at Oklahoma in 2024.
- •He threw for 783 yards and three touchdowns in 2024.
- •West Virginia had a total of 10 touchdown passes in the last season.
- •The Mountaineers play Coastal Carolina on September 5, 2026.
- •Cam Cook, a transfer running back, joins the team for added depth.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — West Virginia announces starting quarterback for 2026 season
"The West Virginia Mountaineers have named Oklahoma transfer Michael Hawkins Jr. the starting quarterback, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
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