**Breaking News: Sooners Top Star Confirms He Wants To Return**
In a major boost for Oklahoma football, star quarterback Jackson Arnold has confirmed his desire to return for the upcoming season. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about his future, with many wondering if he would declare early for the NFL Draft or explore transfer options.
“I love this team, this coaching staff, and what we’re building here,” Arnold said in a statement released Thursday. “There’s unfinished business, and I want to be part of bringing a championship back to Norman.”
Arnold’s return is a game-changer for the Sooners, who finished last season strong but fell just short of playoff contention. The former five-star recruit showed flashes of brilliance in 2024, throwing for over 3,200 yards and 27 touchdowns. With another year under his belt and a loaded offense returning, expectations are sky-high for the Sooners heading into the 2025 campaign.
Head coach Brent Venables called Arnold’s decision “a cornerstone moment” for the program, emphasizing the leadership and consistency he brings.
Fans and analysts alike are already buzzing with playoff hopes, as Arnold’s return solidifies Oklahoma as a serious contender in the expanded College Football Playoff format.
The countdown to kickoff just got a lot more excitin
g in Norman.
