Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Clarifies Dillon Gabriel's Transfer to Oregon

Venables explains that Gabriel wanted to play closer to home and was not forced out amid quarterback changes.

Brent Venables stated that Dillon Gabriel's transfer decision was influenced by the departure of offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby and a desire to play closer to his home in Hawaii.
Gabriel, who is now Oregon's quarterback, expressed satisfaction with his current situation and emphasized that he is happy in Eugene.
Venables clarified that Gabriel's decision to transfer was not due to being pushed out by Oklahoma, despite the team's recent quarterback changes.
Gabriel has had a strong start at Oregon, completing 79 of 94 passes for 914 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Oklahoma has benched Jackson Arnold, Gabriel's replacement, in favor of true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. following a loss to Tennessee.