CFB fans are demanding that Jackson Arnold start the halftime break against Texas

Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. really struggles against Texas' monstrous front 7.

Oklahoma's freshman quarterback is running for his life and has a 6/10 passing percentage for 51 yards, a mark that just won't cut it against the No. 1 team in the country. The performance was so disappointing that some fans are calling for the Sooners to reinstate Jackson Arnold after halftime.

Yes, the same Jackson Arnold who was benched during the Tennessee game for his extremely poor play against another top-notch defense.

It seemed surprising that the Sooners decided to move away from Arnold so quickly and hadn't had a chance given Hawkins' performance since then. But folks, this is what happens when you continually fail to protect the football. Not to mention, if Arnold goes into this game against this defense, it could potentially completely destroy his entire confidence.

At halftime, Texas currently leads Oklahoma 21-3. Here are some of the best reactions to Hawkins' tough performance early in the Red River Showdown.

My true newbie goes blind in the bag and sees orange instead of red. Bad sign. Now the question becomes: Will Venables give Dallas product Jackson Arnold a chance?

– Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 12, 2024

Jackson Arnold can't possibly be worse than this guy

— Barstool Texas A&M (@BarstoolTexasAM) October 12, 2024

It's hard to imagine Jackson Arnold being worse at QB than Michael Hawkins

— Aggie Sports 365 (@365Aggie) October 12, 2024

Putting Jackson Arnold on the bench permanently is complete malpractice.

He played poorly, but Hawkins doesn't have basic D1 passing skills, let alone enough skills to survive in the SEC. #RedRiverRivalry

— Michael Gus (@MichaelGus57) October 12, 2024

I'm almost ready to see Jackson Arnold now.

– Jerrel Jackson (@Tripple_J3x) October 12, 2024

Jackson Arnold is seriously worse than that Hawkins kid?

– Ocho (@ocho_bingo) October 12, 2024

Let's not pretend that things are better with Jackson Arnold… With those receivers/O-Line… We've seen what that looks like… I have to ride with Hawkins legs and hope the passing game makes a few plays happen… He's your quarterback.

— Curtis Fitzpatrick (@cfitzfox) October 12, 2024

Am I crazy if I say OU should consider reinstating Jackson Arnold?

– db (@DaveBake_) October 12, 2024

Jackson Arnold would have made that field goal

— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) October 12, 2024

Jackson Arnold is a fucking idiot for going into the game and burning his red shirt for a team that kicked you to the curb.

– Mutulu Geronimo (@OrenthalJuice32) October 12, 2024