The Oklahoma Sooners made a quarterback change late in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers. Jackson Arnold, who was pretty much declared the starter as soon as Dillon Gabriel left, was benched for true freshman Michael Hawkins.

Brent Venables pulled the trigger on inserting Michael Hawkins in place of Jackson Arnold at QB vs. Tennessee. Though Hawkins gave OU a spark, Venables said the battle is open.

Oklahoma benched starting quarterback Jackson Arnold late in the first half of its 25-15 loss to No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday night, turning instead to freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. The surprising move came after Arnold committed three turnovers,