NORMAN — Michael Hawkins Jr. could not get the single throw out of his mind into the wee hours of Sunday. An OU comeback deep into the fourth quarter against Tennessee late last Saturday was slim.

With an extra week to prepare for top-ranked Texas, OU is looking to make strides offensively behind Michael Hawkins Jr.

The sophomore has replaced Michael Hawkins Jr. at quarterback ... Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Hawkins threw an interception on OU’s first play from scrimmage and South Carolina ...

DALLAS — The upset script for OU against Texas looked something like this: forced turnovers, maybe some special teams chicanery and Michael Hawkins Jr. hero ball. That last part was crucial.

“There were things in the secondary that Michael Hawkins Jr. just missed or did not see a week ago, and you cannot allow that to continue for your offense.” Moments later, on OU’s first play ...

Michael Hawkins Jr. has taken over. On the final drive of the third quarter, Hawkins replaced Jackson Arnold and quickly ...

Jackson Arnold became the first OU football quarterback to pass for at least 200 yards this season when he replaced Michael ...

5 of 5: OU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. completed all five of his passes. Three to the Sooners and two to the Gamecocks.

OU's offense wasn't any good against South Carolina on Saturday. It all starts with the Sooners' offensive line.

OU’s decision to move kickoff from 1:30 p.m. to 11 a.m ... No fumbles or interceptions by Jackson Arnold or Michael Hawkins ...

DALLAS — The upset script for OU against Texas looked something like this: forced turnovers, maybe some special teams chicanery and Michael Hawkins Jr. hero ball. That last part was crucial. OU’s ...