In just a couple of hours, the Sooners are already feeling the effects of Lincoln Riley's departure for USC in recruiting. Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson announced he's de-committing from Oklahoma and specifically cited Riley's absence as the reason.
"I want to start by thanking all the coaches and staff at OU for seeing enough in me and recruiting me to be a part of Sooner nation," Nelson said in the announcement on Twitter. "One of the things that attracted me most to OU, other than the rich history and amazing fans, was the stability in the coaching staff and their ability to develop the QB position.