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Only 2 True Freshman QB’s have ever started and won National Championship
Posted on 8/24/26 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 8/24/26 at 7:52 pm
Since everyone will just look it up they are:
OU Jamelle Holieway 1985
Clemson Trevor Lawrence 2016
Side note: Jamelle replaced Troy Aikman who broke his ankle vs Miami in game 4, the only loss for OU. Jamelle was undefeated as starter.
Good trivia question. Redshirt freshmen have started/won a title but only 2 true freshmen.
OU Jamelle Holieway 1985
Clemson Trevor Lawrence 2016
Side note: Jamelle replaced Troy Aikman who broke his ankle vs Miami in game 4, the only loss for OU. Jamelle was undefeated as starter.
Good trivia question. Redshirt freshmen have started/won a title but only 2 true freshmen.
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 7:53 pm to OU Guy
If you listen to the media you could almost swear that Tebow was the starter in 2006. I think some of them believe it as well.
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 8/24/26 at 8:00 pm to OU Guy
Do you remember or know the Indian phrase that Jamelle had on a headband around his neck? It was something like Honto Yo meaning clear the way or path.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 8:07 pm to OU Guy
Their teams were very good. They just didn't lose games. That's what you need from freshmen quarterbacks.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 8:15 pm to OU Guy
1. Nobody
2. Cares
2. Cares
Posted on 8/24/26 at 8:32 pm to OU Guy
2018
Posted on 8/24/26 at 11:16 pm to OU Guy
In 2017, Jake Fromm came about as close as you can without winning it all. He took over the starting job when Jacob Eason got hurt with 6 minutes left in the 1st qtr of game one against App State. Fromm kept the job all the way, til Georgia led 23-20 in the 1st overtime of the national championship game. Alabama was in a bad position with 2nd and 26 on the 41 yard line and Georgia's defensive backfield busted a coverage.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 12:53 am to OU Guy
Nice trivia.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 1:28 am to OU Guy
Trevor Lawrence was 2018. Deshaun Watson was ‘16.
Jalen Hurts has entered the chat.
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In 2017, Jake Fromm came about as close as you can without winning it all.
Jalen Hurts has entered the chat.
This post was edited on 8/25/26 at 1:29 am
Posted on 8/25/26 at 1:45 am to OU Guy
2000 was your last National Championship in football.
That’s a generation ago by most metrics.
That’s a generation ago by most metrics.
This post was edited on 8/25/26 at 2:22 am
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