Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams announced on his Twitter account on Monday that he is entering the transfer portal but will keep the Sooners as a substitute.
Williams passed for 1,912 yards and 21 touchdowns with only four interceptions after replacing Spencer Rattler as the Sooners starter this season. Rattler was transferred to South Carolina last month.
Williams, a true freshman last season, said in his tweet that he went to Oklahoma with a game plan, "But with all the recent changes, I need to figure out what's the right path for me to proceed." "
Williams said staying in Oklahoma "will definitely be an option" as he goes through the procedure. He explained that, as a student-athlete, under NCAA rules he can talk to other schools and "enter the portal to see which ones can offer the best preparation and development for my future career. "
After Lincoln Riley abruptly left in late November to take a Southern California coaching job, the Sooners replaced him last month with Brent Venables, the former Clemson defensive coordinator. Venables brought on Jeff Laby from Ole Miss as the Sooners' offensive coordinator.
Venables and Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione issued a joint statement Monday that said: "While we believe OU needs Caleb to grow as a player and realize his goals for college and beyond." Provides the best opportunity, we respect their right to explore the following options. Major staffing changes here."
The statement also mentioned Labby and referred to him as "one of the most elite offensive coordinators and quarterback developers in the country." Laby played a key role in the development of Ole Miss quarterback Matt Coral.
In what could be Williams' finale with Oklahoma, the quarterback threw for three touchdowns with interim coach Bob Stoops last week as the Sooners led Oregon 47-32 in the Alamo Bowl, 11-2, still topsy-turvy. left behind. , weather.