In a pivotal Week 12 matchup against BYU, the Oklahoma Sooners encountered a setback with quarterback Dillon Gabriel sidelined due to an apparent head injury. Gabriel's absence for the remainder of the game was confirmed after he left late in the first half, leaving the field due to the injury and not reappearing during the second half warm-ups. This development prompted the entry of five-star freshman quarterback Jackson Arnold into the game, replacing Gabriel for the Sooners. Jackson Arnold's appearance in the game marked his fifth outing of the season, effectively nullifying his redshirt status for the 2023 season. Cowboy Channel Plus