Former Sooners QB predicted to reunite with former offensive coordinator

Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) celebrates with offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu (54) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold may be reuniting with a familiar face via the transfer portal. On3’s Pete Nakos issued a prediction for Arnold to land with Mississippi State and former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby.

Lebby recruited Arnold to Oklahoma, and shortly after his arrival in Norman, the former five-star quarterback committed to the Sooners. As a true freshman under Lebby, Arnold completed 75% of his passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 78 yards and a touchdown.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs went winless in SEC play in Lebby’s first year at the helm. The offense averaged 25.3 points per game, which was good for 14th in the SEC, one spot ahead of Oklahoma. The Bulldogs averaged 377.2 yards per game, 12th in the SEC.

For much of the year, Mississippi State was led by Michael Van Buren, who showed a lot of promise in his first season in Starkville.

Reuniting with Lebby could be what the doctor ordered for Arnold. He struggled to throw the ball in the Sooners’ offense while working with a banged-up wide receiver corps and behind an inconsistent offensive line.

Arnold flashed his toughness in the win over Alabama and made several big throws, but like much of the offense, he couldn’t find a consistent rhythm throughout the season. Now, with an opportunity at a fresh start, can Arnold find the talent that made him one of the best quarterbacks in the 2023 recruiting class?

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Publish date : 2024-12-09 18:23:00

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