Win-loss records for each OU Football starting quarterback since 1999

The Oklahoma Sooners have arguably the most impressive lineage of quarterback play in college football since 1999. Heisman Trophy winners, All-Americans, and champions have been under center in Norman, Oklahoma, during this stretch, which spans over a quarter-century.

However, some OU quarterbacks have performed better than others during this timeframe. While wins aren't exclusively a quarterback stat, it can be a gauge of how much success a program had during that passer's time as a starter.

Today, we'll look at the win-loss record for each Oklahoma QB since the beginning of the 1999 season. Here is each former Oklahoma starting quarterback and their win-loss mark, beginning in 1999. We've included John Mateer, though his story at Oklahoma isn't complete. He'll add a few more wins this season to say the least.

Josh Heupel

• Record: 20-5 (12 starts in 1999, 13 starts in 2000)

Josh Heupel was the first OU starting quarterback of the modern era, and the last starter to win a national championship at Oklahoma. He started every game during his two seasons as a Sooner and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2000.

Nate Hybl

• Record: 20-3 (11 starts in 2001, 12 starts in 2002)

Nate Hybl took over the reins in 2001, and was the starter for most of the next two seasons. Though he was replaced under center in 2001 and wasn't the opening-day starter in 2002, injuries forced him back on the field. Though his numbers aren't the most impressive, he lead a lot of wins in Norman.

Jason White

• Record: 27-4 (2 starts in 2001, 2 starts in 2002, 14 starts in 2003, 13 starts in 2004)

Jason White overcame some pretty bad injury luck in 2001 and 2002 to become a Heisman Trophy winner in 2003. In both that season and the next, he led the Sooners to an appearance in the national championship game. The local kid is one of the most prolific passers in program history and the picture of resilience.

Paul Thompson

• Record: 11-4 (1 start in 2005, 14 starts in 2006)

Paul Thompson became the opening-day starter in 2005, but lasted only one game before being replaced. He changed positions to wide receiver that season, but was asked to step in as the starter at QB again in 2006. He started that entire season, helping OU win the Big 12 title.

Rhett Bomar

• Record: 8-3 (11 starts in 2005)

Rhett Bomar didn't start the first game of the 2005 season, but he started every other game that year. He was thought to be the next big thing at QB in Norman, but he was dismissed from the team ahead of the following season for the Big Red Sports and Imports incident.

Sam Bradford

• Record: 24-7 (14 starts in 2007, 14 starts in 2008, 3 starts in 2009)

Sam Bradford was wildly effective as OU's starter, leading the way for some dynamic offenses in 2007 and 2008. His second season saw him help the Sooners reach the national title game, and he won the Heisman Trophy that year. His final season was derailed by injury. He never got to make it back to the biggest stage in 2009.

Landry Jones

• Record: 39-11 (10 starts in 2009, 14 starts in 2010, 13 starts in 2011, 13 starts in 2012)

Landry Jones has started more games than any QB in program history, taking over in 2009 and starting the entirety of the following three seasons. By virtue of his long tenure with the Sooners, he's also the program's all-time leading passer in both career yards and career touchdowns.

Trevor Knight

• Record: 11-4 (5 starts in 2013, 10 starts in 2014)

Trevor Knight took over as the starting quarterback to begin 2013, but he was replaced after just a couple of games. He came back to start the year's final three contests, and he was the opening-day starter again in 2014. Knight was under center for the majority of that season, but lost the QB derby in 2015, never starting at OU again.

Blake Bell

• Record: 6-2 (8 starts in 2013)

Blake Bell operated out of the "Belldozer" package as the backup QB in 2011 and 2012, but he didn't win the quarterback battle in 2013. He still ended up starting for the majority of that season, but switched positions to tight end for his final season in 2014. Even in just eight starts, Bell still left his mark on the Sooners.

Cody Thomas

• Record: 2-1 (3 starts in 2014)

Cody Thomas was forced into action for three starts due to injury in 2014. He won two of those games, but lost that year's regular-season finale. He did not win the starting job in 2015, and left the program ahead of the 2016 season to focus solely on baseball.

Baker Mayfield

• Record: 33-6 (13 starts in 2015, 13 starts in 2016, 13 starts in 2017)

Baker Mayfield quarterbacked the Sooners for three years, famously winning more conference titles (three) than he lost conference games (two) during his stint. He helped OU make the College Football Playoff twice, and he finished inside the top five in Heisman Trophy voting all three years, finally taking home the award in 2017.

Kyler Murray

• Record: 12-2 (1 start in 2017, 13 starts in 2018)

Kyler Murray started one game in 2017, which was an appetizer of what he'd become in Norman. He broke out in 2018, helping the Sooners make the CFP and winning the Heisman Trophy. His explosive lone season leading the Oklahoma offense made his two years of waiting for the opportunity worth it.

Austin Kendall

• Record: 1-0 (1 start in 2018)

Austin Kendall made just one start during his time at OU, and he was a backup otherwise. He competed for the starting job in 2018, but lost that battle, still managing to make one start during that season. He transferred out of the program the following year, playing for two other schools over the next three seasons.

Jalen Hurts

• Record: 12-2 (14 starts in 2019)

Jalen Hurts owned the 2019 season at Oklahoma, starting each game and leading OU to the playoff. He finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up that season, which was his only year as a Sooner. Despite spending less than 12 months in Norman, he had high-level impact at OU.

Spencer Rattler

• Record: 15-2 (11 starts in 2020, 6 starts in 2021)

Spencer Rattler took over as the starter for 2020, starting each game of that season. The Sooners won their most recent conference title that season, with Rattler under center. He entered 2021 as the starter, but was benched midway though the year. He transferred out of the program shortly after the end of that regular season.

Caleb Williams

• Record: 5-2 (7 starts in 2021)

Caleb Williams took over as the starter midway through the 2021 season in Norman. Despite beginning that year as the backup, he started the final seven games of the campaign. After spending his true freshman year with the Sooners, he transferred out of the program following the 2021 season.

Dillon Gabriel

• Record: 16-8 (12 starts in 2022, 12 starts in 2023)

Dillon Gabriel took hold of the starting gig, serving as OU's starter in both 2022 and 2023. He spent two years of his prolific six-year collegiate career in Norman, and he put up strong numbers with the Sooners. His 2023 campaign is the best statistical QB season at Oklahoma over the last few years.

Davis Beville

• Record: 0-1 (1 start in 2022)

Davis Beville started just one game during his Oklahoma career, as injury forced him into the lineup in 2022. He spent the rest of his time in Norman as a backup, eventually transferring out of the program after the 2023 season. He played for three total schools over the course of his collegiate career.

Jackson Arnold

• Record: 5-5 (1 start in 2023, 9 starts in 2024)

Jackson Arnold made his first start in the bowl game for the 2023 season, and he entered the following season as OU's starter. His year in 2024 did not go according to plan, as he made only nine starts and Oklahoma's offense crumbled. He transferred out of the program following that season, and is currently on his third collegiate team.

Michael Hawkins Jr.

• Record: 2-3 (4 starts in 2024, 1 start in 2025)

Michael Hawkins Jr. started 2024 as the backup, but he wound up making four starts that season as a true freshman. Hawkins also made one start in 2025, as an injury put him back in the saddle for a week. He transferred out of the program following last season, and may finally get to be a full-time starter for his new team.

John Mateer

• 9-3 (12 starts in 2025)

John Mateer's first season in Norman started out with a bang, earning wins over Michigan and Auburn. A thumb injury set him back, but he managed the offense well after a rough start in the Red River Shootout. Mateer helped Oklahoma reach the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

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