Former redshirt senior Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel is transferring to Oregon, he announced via X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday morning. 247Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported the decision.
MARCUS APPROVED! 🎱 #DIMETIME pic.twitter.com/GZUgZVS5rw
— Dillon Gabriel (@_dillongabriel_) December 9, 2023
Gabriel entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday after leading OU to a 10-2 record in 2023. The former UCF standout from Mililani, Hawaii, threw for 3,660 yards and 30 touchdowns during the 2023 season.
Gabriel reportedly visited Oregon earlier this week.
Sooners coach Brent Venables commented on Gabriel's decision to depart Norman during an Alamo Bowl press conference on Thursday.
“The only thing I would say is it didn't have anything to do with Jackson,” Venables said. “I think Dillon had every intention to go to the NFL. In his mind, this was going to be his last season. He's going to have a great year, put himself in position to go chase his dreams in the NFL.
“He's the best person to testify in regards to how he came to the decision to play another year collegiately.”
Following his reported entry into the portal, Gabriel announced his decision on X.
"The past two years here at OU as a Sooner I have made memories with friends and family that remind me how blessed I am," Gabriel wrote in a post on Monday. "I have been able to play football for an amazing group of coaches and alongside men who have become my brothers. More than anything I have grown in faith and love. I appreciate and cherish these memories and relationships forever."
With Gabriel's exit, former five-star and rising sophomore Jackson Arnold will lead Oklahoma into the SEC in 2024. Some reports linked Gabriel to Mississippi State and USC, but the Ducks won out in the end.
Gabriel departs OU ranked No. 8 on the NCAA's all-time passing yards list.
Arnold will make his first collegiate start against Arizona in the Alamo Bowl at 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 28 in San Antonio on ESPN.
