Michael Hawkins Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - West Virginia Mountaineers

Deadspin | Michael Hawkins Jr. delivers win over Coastal Carolina in West Virginia debut Deadspin | Michael Hawkins Jr. delivers win over Coastal Carolina in West Virginia debut

7 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Delivers dynamic debut for the Mountaineers Hawkins completed 11 of 14 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Coastal Carolina. He also had 20 rushes for 103 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hawkins looked every bit the dual-threat QB West Virginia hoped for in his first start in a win over Coastal Carolina. His efficiency through the air and ability to create explosive plays with his legs helped the Mountaineers build a 24-0 halftime lead, while a 49-yard TD pass to Armoni Weaver-Bomar highlighted his big-play potential. The rushing production is especially noteworthy for fantasy managers, as quarterbacks with 100-yard rushing upside can produce even when passing volume is limited. Hawkins immediately established himself as a high-upside fantasy starter heading into Week 2, particularly if West Virginia continues to feature him heavily in the designed run game.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hawkins Jr.: 'Getting a win today was just a great feeling' The West Virginia offensive had explosive first half to take a 24-0 lead at the break before holding on for the 31-24 victory over Coastal C...

16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Deadspin | QB Michael Hawkins Jr. leads WV to victory over Coastal Carolina in debut Deadspin | QB Michael Hawkins Jr. leads WV to victory over Coastal Carolina in debut

18 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Cook, Hawkins lead West Virginia over Coastal Carolina 31-24

West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ryan Beard Knows WVU QB Michael Hawkins Jr. Will Be a Problem There are only a handful of things we know for certain we will see on Saturday in West Virginia's season-opening matchup against Coastal Car...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Expected to be QB1 Hawkins is expected to be West Virginia's starting quarterback in Week 1, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact It looks like Hawkins has separated himself from Scotty Fox in West Virginia's quarterback race, the current competition dating back to earlier this fall. There is still just over a week before the 2026 Mountaineers begin their regular season, but as long as Hawkins does not suffer a big slip or a physical setback, it looks like he will be under center when they host Coastal Carolina on Sept. 5 for Week 1.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia look for turnaround after a 4-8 season and roster exodus

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez relied heavily on the transfer portal to replenish a depleted roster heading into the 2026 season

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Drenning: Rich Rod's Offense is the 'Perfect System to Weaponize Cam Cook's Skillset' Over the last couple of weeks on our In The Gun Podcast, Jed Drenning broke down the film of West Virginia quarterbacks Michael Hawkins Jr....

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Leading race for QB1 gig Hawkins is believed to be leading the race to be West Virginia's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Schuyler Callihan of Sports Interactive.

Impact While there hasn't been any official confirmation, it seems Hawkins is ahead of Scotty Fox in the race to open the 2026 season as the Mountaineers' starting quarterback. Hawkins transferred to West Virginia after spending two seasons at Oklahoma, totaling 950 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in addition to 262 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting gig Hawkins is competing for the QB1 gig in Morgantown with Scotty Fox, per Spencer Ripchik of The Dominion Post.

Impact Hawkins transferred to West Virginia after spending two seasons at Oklahoma, totaling 950 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in addition to 262 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Now, he's firmly in a battle with the returnee Scotty Fox, who got plenty of experience last year with the Mountaineers tossing for 1,276 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 59.4 percent of his passes.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hawkins Jr. chooses next destination in package deal after leaving Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. commits to West Virginia

JANUARY 5 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Commits to West Virginia Hawkins has committed to West Virginia, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact West Virginia's 2025 team started several quarterbacks under center, so Hawkins will attempt to establish himself as a clear-cut QB1 during 2026. While part of Oklahoma, he logged 950 passing yards and eight TDs, six passing and two rushing.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

3 most likely landing spots for Michael Hawkins Jr. in a package deal Where will the Hawkins brothers play in 2026?

JANUARY 3 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Transfer Portal exit felt inevitable with Hawkins brothers set to leave Oklahoma Michael Hawkins Jr. and Maliek Hawkins expected to transfer

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Hitting transfer portal Hawkins plans to enter the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hawkins will leave the Sooners after a two-year stint with the program. The 6-foot-1 quarterback played in nine games during his career in Oklahoma, throwing for 950 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma fans pleading for Michael Hawkins Jr. to replace John Mateer at QB vs LSU Sooner Nation has clearly had enough of John Mateer

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and a touchdown and Kewan Lacy ran for two scores to help No. 8 Mississippi defeat No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Oklahoma installing padding on walls around field before game vs. Ole Miss, weeks after scary injury

Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer threw for 202 yards and three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Backup role Saturday Hawkins will not start in Saturday's game against Texas, Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hawkins will return to his backup role as John Mateer (thumb) returns and starts for the Sooners during Saturday's Red River rivalry game. The 6-foot-1 sophomore quarterback tossed for 162 yards (14-of-24) and three touchdowns last week against Kent State, adding on 33 yards and a score with his legs.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role Saturday Hawkins will not start in Saturday's game against Texas, Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic reports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Texas

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Texas

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Tone around Texas much different being unranked instead of No. 1 against Red River rival Oklahoma

The tone of the talk about Texas is certainly much different a year after the Longhorns rose all the way to No. 1 during their debut season in the mighty Southeastern Conference, a...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

What to watch in the SEC: Tigers try to stem the Tide, and a quieter Red River Rivalry

No. 8 Alabama, fresh off wins against Georgia and Vanderbilt, faces a tough challenge against Missouri on Saturday

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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