SOURCE- Michael Hawkins Jr. Is PEAKING at the Perfect Time for WVU!

Michael Hawkins Jr. may be separating himself in West Virginia’s quarterback battle at exactly the right time. According to sources who spoke with On3, Hawkins had a *strong showing in Saturday’s scrimmage* and continues to impress as WVU gets closer to the 2026 season. The Oklahoma transfer reportedly has a *strong hold on the quarterback competition* and has begun creating some separation from Scotty Fox. So, is this battle starting to become clear? And after all the questions surrounding Hawkins throughout camp, did he save some of his best football for when WVU needed to see it most? We break down the latest intel on Hawkins, what his strong finish to camp means for the QB battle, and why his performance could be a major development for Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers. *Has WVU found its QB1?*