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OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says he is focused on his current role despite his name being mentioned for head coaching jobs.

Arbuckle has built a reputation for developing quarterbacks, including current Sooners star John Mateer.

Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is set to start against Kent State and credits his development to coach John Kuceyeski and teammate John Mateer.

NORMAN — OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is focused on being where his feet are.

The Sooners' 30-year-old offensive coordinator's name has been floated as a potential head coaching candidate with several jobs already open. Arbuckle is only in his third collegiate season as a playcaller.

"I'm flattered that someone would say that about me, but none of that stuff registers in my

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