Brent Venables says he did not consider benching Michael Hawkins Jr.by:George Stoia•10/12/24•GeorgeStoiaRead In AppOklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) throws a pass as Texas Longhorns linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) chases after him during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3. DALLAS, Texas -- OU coach Brent Venables did not consider making a quarterback change on Saturday against Texas.