Former OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon

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December 13, 2023

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

Former Sooner quarterback Dillon Gabriel is transferring to Oregon for his final season of eligibility, the former Oklahoma player announced Saturday.

Gabriel is transferring from Oklahoma, where offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby had just left to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State. Gabriel ranked sixth among all FBS quarterbacks this season in passing yards with 3,660. He also ranked No. 8 in passing touchdowns with 30 and was No. 10 in completion percentage and helped lead OU to a 10-2 regular season record.

Gabriel was one of the top quarterbacks available in the transfer portal this offseason and gives the Ducks a starting quarterback for the 2024 season.

Jackson Arnold will lead the charge at quarterback for the Sooners next season as they embark on their journey into the SEC.

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