The announcement came early Friday morning at a surprise press conference in Norman, where Venables, flanked by Burks and offensive coordinator Seth Littrell, addressed the media with a grin.
“Deion’s one of the most explosive athletes we’ve ever had come through this program,” Venables said. “He’s been making plays all over the field, and after seeing what he can do with the ball in his hands, we decided it was time to let him touch it every play.”
Burks, who transferred to Oklahoma from Purdue and quickly became a fan favorite for his blistering speed and highlight-reel catches, reportedly began taking practice reps at quarterback earlier this week. Sources inside the program say the move caught teammates off guard but has already injected new energy into the locker room.
“It’s wild, man,” said running back Gavin Sawchuk. “But when Deion’s back there, the whole offense just feels electric. You can’t coach that kind of juice.”
Fans on social media erupted after the news broke, with hashtags like #DeionAtQB and #SoonerShockwave trending within minutes. Some are calling the move “mad genius,” while others wonder if Venables has a trick up his sleeve for next week’s matchup.
When asked about his new role, Burks simply smiled and said:
“I’ve always been ready to do whatever it takes to win. If that means slinging it instead of catching it—let’s ride.”
The Sooners are set to face off against Texas Tech this weekend, and all eyes will be on Burks as he takes the field in crimson and cream—this time, under center.
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