Jalen Hurts Has a Shot at History—Can He Become OU’s First Super Bowl-Winning QB?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to clash in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday, but for Oklahoma football, there’s more than just the Lombardi Trophy at stake.
For decades, OU has rightfully claimed the title of “QBU”, producing elite quarterbacks who have dominated college football and made waves in the NFL. But there’s one milestone that has always eluded the Sooners—until now.
Jalen Hurts: A Win for the Eagles is a Win for OU’s Legacy
Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts will lead the Eagles against the defending back-to-back champions, the Chiefs, in Super Bowl LIX at 5:30 p.m. CT on Sunday in New Orleans.
If Hurts hoists the Lombardi Trophy, he will become the first quarterback to finish his career at OU and win a Super Bowl as a starting QB. This would be a landmark moment for the Sooners, solidifying their dominance in the quarterback pipeline.
The Gray Areas: Aikman, Mayfield & Alabama’s Claim
Some might argue that OU has already produced a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, but the reality isn’t so clear-cut.
- Troy Aikman won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys and is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But while he started his college career at OU, he transferred to UCLA after an injury and never looked back. Claiming Aikman’s success for OU would be like Texas Tech taking credit for Baker Mayfield—or even Alabama with Jalen Hurts.
- Then there’s Blake Bell, a former five-star QB recruit for OU, who won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs. But Bell transitioned to tight end during his college career, and that’s the position he played in the NFL.
No More Ifs, Ands, or Buts – Hurts Can Settle the Debate
This isn’t Hurts’ first shot at Super Bowl glory—he led the Eagles to the big game two years ago, only to fall short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Now, he has a chance at redemption.
With a win on Sunday, Hurts would remove any debate—he’d be the first true Oklahoma quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. Sooner Nation will be watching closely, hoping that after all these years, OU finally gets to claim a Super Bowl champion QB of its own.
