Breaking News: Oklahoma Sooners Confirm Departure of Two Key Players
The Oklahoma Sooners have announced the departure of two key players from their roster. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who started for the Sooners in 2022 and 2023, has transferred to Oregon ¹. Gabriel’s decision to leave Oklahoma was reportedly his own, as he sought to be closer to his home in Hawaii ¹.
Additionally, wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma has decommitted from the University of Oklahoma ². Ezukanma, a 3-star wide receiver from Fort Worth, had been committed to the Sooners since June but decided to reopen his recruitment after Jeff Lebby’s departure ².
*Key Player Departures:*
– *Dillon Gabriel*: Quarterback who transferred to Oregon after starting for the Sooners in 2022 and 2023 ¹
– *Dozie Ezukanma*: Wide receiver who decommitted from Oklahoma after Jeff Lebby’s departure ²
The Sooners’ offense will now look to adjust without these two key players. Quarterback Jackson Arnold, who replaced Gabriel, will continue to lead the team ³. The receiving corps, which was already being tested for depth, will need to find new chemistry with Arnold ³.
Coach Brent Venables has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt, stating that “nobody is running nobody off” and that players’ decisions to leave are their own ¹. The Sooners will look to move forward and focus on their upcoming games.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Oklahoma Sooners and their preparations for the rest of the season.
