A day after the Oklahoma Sooners were selected to play in the Alamo Bowl against Arizona, quarterback Dillon Gabriel said adios to the program and entered the ever-expanding winter transfer window. Once Oklahoma sports betting is legal, information like this would likely play a factor in how Oklahoma bettors approach their wagers on the topic.
Gabriel confirmed his departure on his social media platforms Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the bowl announcement where the 12th-ranked Sooners (10-2) will face the No. 14 Wildcats (9-3) on Dec. 28 in San Antonio, Texas at 9:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).
This season, Gabriel completed his second year in Norman completing 266-of-384 passes for 3,660 yards with 30 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also rushed for 373 yards and 12 TDs.
“The past 2 years here at OU as a Sooner I have made memories with friends and family that remind me how blessed I am,” Gabriel wrote on X. “I have been able to play football for an amazing group of coaches and alongside men who have become my brothers. More than anything I have grown in faith and love. I appreciate and cherish these memories and relationships forever. My time in The Palace was a game time experience I will never forget. Sooner Nation, you held me accountable, and I am better for it. Coach BV (Brent Venables), my coaches, and the football staff, I am grateful for your care, knowledge, and insight. Most of all, thanks for your faith in me and the opportunity to lead and be a member of OU’s team 128 and 129.”
This is not Gabriel’s first rodeo in the portal as he transferred to Oklahoma (after initially committing to UCLA out of the portal) in 2022 after three years at the University of Central Florida.
The question now is where will his final landing spot be?
Dillon Gabriel Transfer Portal Odds
These are odds you may find on Oklahoma betting apps in the future. For now, check out these probable odds from BetOklahoma.com below:
Plenty of Options for Gabriel
Gabriel’s six probable destinations will all appear in the postseason, with a reunion of sorts back to UCLA (+500, 16.7% chance) as the quarterback's top choice.
Fellow Pac-12 rival USC (+700, 12.5%) is second on the list with the expected departure of 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. Michigan and Mississippi State are both tied for third at +900 (10%) with Oregon and Ohio tied for the fifth spot at +1200 (7.7%).
Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord also announced Monday his departure from Columbus and will enter the transfer portal. The third-year QB completed his first season with the Buckeyes in 2023 after an 11-1 season, No. 7 ranking, and a New Year’s Six bowl appearance against No. 9 Missouri in the Cotton Bowl.
Other schools not on the list: +175 (36.4%).
