Jackson Arnold’s Unexpected Journey: The Shocking Truth Behind His Transfer to the Tigers Revealed
“I was born in Georgia. I was a Georgia fan growing up,” Arnold said. “I know about all the rivalries down here — Georgia-Auburn, Auburn-Alabama, all the SEC rivalries.
“Shoot, my childhood best friend was a huge Auburn fan. I used to always give him crap for it when I was young, but I understand the program, the tradition of Auburn, and the weight that the name holds. I’m excited to uphold that standard.”
Arnold came into college football as one of the best quarterbacks in his respective class. In 2023, he was a five-star and the top quarterback in Texas. He was supposed to be the heir apparent for the Sooners under center, but the results were clunky when he was handed the keys to the offense after Dillon Gabriel.
Arnold had 1,421 passing yards and 12 touchdowns for the Sooners last season while only throwing three interceptions with a 62.6% completion percentage. Arnold also had 444 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
The 2024 season was a disaster for Arnold and the entire Oklahoma offense. Arnold split reps with freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. last season, and it was a nightmare for both. Oklahoma allowed 50 sacks and was not able to protect either of them. The Sooners also had an injury-ravaged wide receiving corps, which did not help either.
Auburn offers Arnold an opportunity for a fresh start under Hugh Freeze, a coach known for his offense. Incoming transfer receiver Eric Singleton Jr. joins Cam Coleman in a dynamic offense that should provide ample support for Arnold’s success.
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