Jackson Arnold is feeling more comfortable in the Oklahoma offense as he prepares to enter his second season in Norman. The former five-star quarterback is set to be the Sooners’ starter in 2024 as they embark on their first year in the SEC.
Arnold spent most of his true freshman season as the backup to Dillon Gabriel before making his first start in the Alamo Bowl against Arizona. He struggled, committing four turnovers (three interceptions) as he went 26-of-45 for 361 yards and two touchdowns.
Some obstacles were to be expected in his first college start, but he’s been working to make the necessary improvements in Year 2. The QB provided an update on his progress during an interview last week at the Manning Passing Academy.
“The offense, it’s a lot of similar stuff that we were running last year,” Arnold said. “Just terminology has changed and stuff like that. But all those guys know the system. I’m talking about our receivers, our tight ends. Those guys know the system. It was more so improving on it this spring. I’m focused on the minute details and just really locking in on what we’re good at.”
Arnold was one of the most coveted quarterback prospects in the 2023 class. He ranked as the No. 8 overall player and No. 4 quarterback according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Oklahoma returns three of its top four receivers from this past season, including getting Andrel Anthony back after he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Texas. The Sooners also brought in Purdue transfer Deion Burks, who broke out for 629 yards and seven touchdowns last year.
That in mind, Arnold will not lack for weapons in 2024. He already showed a connection with Burks during the spring game as the pair connected five times for 174 yards and two touchdowns.
“I mean that room to me is stacked,” Arnold said. “We’ve got, I want to say, two or three guys at each position they can go and compete at a high level. Compete at Oklahoma, go and score and I would feel confident throwing them a go ball for a touchdown.”
It won’t be much longer before we get to see what Jackson Arnold and the receivers have been working on this offseason. Oklahoma is set to kick off 2024 on Aug. 30 with a matchup against Temple.
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