‘Forever Home’: Dillon Gabriel to return to Oklahoma Sooners for 2023
Dillon Gabriel isn’t done wearing crimson and cream just yet. The veteran signalcaller announced that he will return to the Oklahoma Sooners for his fifth college season.
No player was as vital to the OU offense as Gabriel. The 49-0 loss to Texas is proof enough of that. With Nick Evers’ transfer to Wisconsin, the Sooners needed a proven commodity at quarterback. While Jackson Arnold looks incredibly promising, betting on a true freshman to be able to start from day one is not a good idea, especially after a 6-7 season.
Gabriel will almost certainly be the week one starter, and if he stays healthy, will hold on to the job throughout the season. Gabriel played solid football in 2022, throwing 25 touchdowns to six interceptions and just over 3,000 yards in 12 starts. He also ran for 386 yards and six touchdowns in his first season in Norman.
Forever Home. Let’s do it again in 2023 🤙🏽🔥 pic.twitter.com/zx7tBPozkE
— Dillon Gabriel (@_dillongabriel_) January 5, 2023
Gabriel is far more valuable in the Sooners QB room than outside of it. No one knows Jeff Lebby’s offense better than he does. His presence will pay dividends both when he is on the field and when he passes the torch.
Jackson Arnold will be the heir apparent, but until his time comes, he’s looking forward to learning from Dillon Gabriel. With Gabriel returning, the Sooners have stability at the position for the first time in a few years.
After leading one of the nation’s best offenses in 2022, Gabriel and the Oklahoma offense are looking for an encore performance in 2023.
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