Jackson Arnold transfers to Auburn: Tigers address big priority as former Oklahoma QB remains in SEC

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Former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold has a new home. Arnold, the former five-star prospect, has signed with Auburn, sources confirmed to CBS Sports/247Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.

It’s a move from one SEC program to another for the Texas native, who began his career with the Sooners. Arnold was the No. 8 overall player in the 247 Sports Composite’s 2023 class and the No. 4-ranked quarterback.

It’s a significant addition for Auburn and coach Hugh Freeze, who are coming off a 5-7 season that included only a 2-6 record in SEC play. Quarterback was Auburn’s biggest priority this offseason, and Arnold was the top target on Hugh Freeze’s board. Arnold is one of a number of transfer quarterbacks who have visited Auburn this month, and it’s possible he won’t be the last to sign with the Tigers.

The 6-foot-1 Arnold spent the 2023 season as a backup to Dillon Gabriel in 2023 but assumed the starting throne in Norman after Gabriel transferred to Oregon. It was an up-and-down season that saw Arnold and the Sooners start 3-0 but struggle offensively along the way. It was in Oklahoma’s fourth game, a 25-15 home loss to Tennessee, that Arnold was benched for freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. Arnold would assume the starting role against South Carolina, but the Sooners offense continued to struggle due to poor play from the offensive line and numerous injuries at wide receiver.

The highlight of Arnold’s Sooners career came late in the season when Oklahoma adopted a new offensive philosophy against Alabama. Arnold dropped back to pass only 11 times in the game but carried…

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Author : Tom Fornelli

Publish date : 2024-12-14 15:10:00

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