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Oklahoma football: Trevor Knight granted full release, per SoonerScoop.com report

NORMAN — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has granted quarterback Trevor Knight a full release to pursue transfer opportunities, according to a SoonerScoop.com report.

Knight, who has started 15 career games for the Sooners and was the 2014 Sugar Bowl MVP, lost the starting quarterback job to Baker Mayfield before this season. Mayfield has flourished, become an All-American and led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff.

Despite losing the starting quarterback job, Knight was still elected a captain by his teammates.

In his career, Knight has completed 57.1 percent of his pass attempts for 3,424 yards, 25 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.