Crimson Countdown: No. 70 Michael Tarquin
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.
The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.
Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.
Crimson Countdown: No. 70 Michael Tarquin
2023 stats: Played tackle for USC, after 20 starts at Florida
2024 outlook:
An interesting one. Because when you consider the question marks for OU in 2024, it is offensive tackle. And a guy like Tarquin could silence those critics immediately.
It looked like Tarquin might sort of be that versatile line piece. However, in talking to him in the spring, Tarquin was adamant about being an offensive tackle.
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It truly is up for grabs. Whoever is good enough will earn the spot. That’s good and bad. You’d be hoping by now you know who those guys are. Flip it, though, and you can know the guys are playing at their best as the season gets going.
Tarquin is absolutely in the mix. OU has a strong history at tackle in the portal. Tarquin wants to become that next member.
2024 offensive tackle outlook
It’s no secret where the biggest concern is for Oklahoma in 2024 — offensive tackle. Replacing Tyler Guyton and Walter Rouse is no easy task. OU brought in transfer Michael Tarquin (USC) and Spencer Brown (Michigan State). Both have a chance to start next season, especially Tarquin at left tackle. Jacob Sexton is also expected to be in the mix, having played right tackle last season. But during the spring, Sexton also played guard. OU is hoping Jake Taylor can be a contributor at tackle in this third season, while redshirt freshman Logan Howland continues to progress in a backup role.
