Oklahoma Sooners Target Mysterious 4-Star QB Phenomenon to Change 2027 Season Forever

Oklahoma’s quarterback puzzle for the 2026 class just found a crucial piece, with Bowe Bentley’s recent commitment, but the Sooners aren’t stopping there. Eyes are now on Peyton Houston, a tall order from Louisiana who’s causing a stir among the elite recruiting analysts. Ranked as the top QB by ESPN and among the top prospects overall, Houston’s recruitment is heating up — and with 26 Power Five offers already in hand, including a hefty dose from the SEC, Oklahoma’s in prime position to secure a major talent for the future. The buzz isn’t just hype; Houston’s glowing remarks after visiting Oklahoma’s Future Freaks weekend hint at a strong mutual interest, with a program that feels like home to him. Despite a long recruitment ahead, things are shaping up to answer Oklahoma’s quarterback questions — not just for 2026, but for 2027 as well. LEARN MORE

On Tuesday evening, Brandon Drumm of OUInsider and Rivals entered a Futurecast favoring the Oklahoma Sooners to land four-star quarterback prospect Peyton Houston. Houston, out of Louisiana, is considered the No. 1 quarterback in the class, according to ESPN. He’s the No. 6 QB in the cycle per Rivals. It’s the second prediction from the OUInsider crew favoring the Sooners. Drumm’s Futurecast comes a year after Parker Thune, also of OUInsider and Rivals predicted Houston to the Sooners last year.Watch Peyton Houston’s highlights on HudlWhile there’s a long way to go in Houston’s recruitment, the Sooners have put themselves in a strong position to land the talented passer out of Louisiana.He was in Norman for Oklahoma’s Future Freaks weekend back in March and had a glowing review of the Sooners.Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X@john9williams.

The Oklahoma Sooners have their quarterback situation settled for the 2026 recruiting class after Bowe Bentley committed to OU last Friday. And it seems they may well be on their way to having the answer to their 2027 quarterback question.

Peyton Houston Recruiting Profile

Per 247Sports

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“The atmosphere and the people in Oklahoma are what continue to bring me back,” Houston told Sooners Wire back in March. “The players and coaches all seem to be in the same thought process and all have bought into the program.”

• Oklahoma
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Auburn
• Baylor
• Clemson
• Colorado
• Duke
• Florida
• Florida State
• Georgia
• Georgia Southern
• Houston
• Louisiana Tech
• Marshall
• Miami
• Michigan
• Mississippi State
• Notre Dame
• Ole Miss
• Penn State
• Pittsburgh
• Purdue
• SMU
• TCU
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Texas A&M
• USC

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Houston currently holds 26 Power Four offers, including 10 SEC offers at this point. It’s clear he’s one of the most sought-after passers in the class.