Oklahoma vs. Temple: Offensive player projections for Week 1

A new era begins for Oklahoma on Friday against Temple. The Sooners will play their first game as a member of the SEC, and the offensive player projections are in, according to PrizePicks.

After getting some run in the bowl game last year, Jackson Arnold will officially get things going as the Sooners’ starting quarterback. He spent the 2023 campaign behind Dillon Gabriel, but he will now officially take the reins as the starter under new offensive coordinator Seth Littrell.

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Oklahoma also has its leading rusher back from a season ago. Gavin Sawchuk took the bulk of the carries and ran for a team-high 744 yards, to go with nine touchdowns. He also played a role in the passing game, totaling 14 receptions for 94 yards.

Other weapons for OU include Jalil Farooq, who finished third on the roster in receiving yards last season, and Deion Burks. The Purdue transfer is coming off the biggest year of his career with 629 yards in 2023.

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It’s shaping up to be a big day in Norman as OU gets the season underway. Here are the full offensive player projections via PrizePicks.

Jackson Arnold, QB, Oklahoma

Pass Yards: 265.5
Pass TDs: 2.5

Jackson Arnold was the crown jewel of Oklahoma’s 2023 recruiting class, and he now has the keys to the offense as the starting quarterback this year. He got his first start in the Alamo Bowl last year and completed 26 of 45 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns, along with three interceptions.

Gavin Sawchuk, RB, Oklahoma

Rush Yards: 76.5

After leading Oklahoma in rushing last season, Gavin Sawchuk is back to anchor the backfield in 2024. The 2023 campaign was a sophomore breakout for Sawchuk, and he’ll look to build on that success as a junior.

Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

Receiving Yards: 75.5

One of the most notable newcomers at Oklahoma this year, Deion Burks will look to provide a spark to the Sooners’ offense. His projection for Friday night’s game is 75.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks, as he makes his OU debut.

Jalil Farooq, WR, Oklahoma

Receiving Yards: 47.5

Jalil Farooq finished second on the Oklahoma roster in receptions a year ago and looks poised to stay a key part of the offense once again in 2024. His projection for the season opener is set at 47.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks.

Oklahoma vs. Temple will be part of a jam-packed Friday night slate of games as Week 1 gets underway. It’s the second of five straight days of college football, and the matchup will get underway at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.