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Oklahoma Sooners QB Spencer Rattler, preseason Heisman favorite, enters NCAA transfer portal

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, the preseason Heisman favorite who was benched early in the season, announced on Monday that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

"Sooner Nation: Thank you for allowing me to be a student-athlete at this prestigious institution," he wrote, while also thanking teammates and coaches. "We won several games together and made memories that I will cherish forever."

"Thank you again, Oklahoma," he concluded. "I will miss you."

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— Spencer Rattler (@SpencerRattler) November 29, 2021

Rattler started all 11 games as a redshirt freshman last season, throwing for 3,031 yards, 28 touchdowns with seven interceptions and was the first team All-Big 12 quarterback.