Jalen Hurts and Marquise Brown: Oklahoma Connection Could Ignite Super Bowl Success

As Super Bowl LIX approaches, two former Oklahoma Sooners, Jalen Hurts and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, are set to make a major impact on football’s biggest stage. Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback, will lead his team against the Kansas City Chiefs in a highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Meanwhile, Brown, now with the Chiefs, aims to cap his season with a championship win after overcoming injuries. Their journeys from Norman, Oklahoma, to the NFL spotlight highlight the university’s rich history of producing top-tier talent.

Hurts’ Chance to Make Sooners History

Jalen Hurts has already cemented himself as one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks, leading the Eagles to their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. A victory would make him the first Oklahoma quarterback to both finish his collegiate career at OU and win a Super Bowl as a starting QB. While Troy Aikman, who began at Oklahoma before transferring to UCLA, won three Super Bowls, and Blake Bell won titles as a tight end, Hurts has the opportunity to accomplish this feat without any asterisks【8】.

Hurts’ leadership and dual-threat ability have made him one of the league’s premier quarterbacks. In Super Bowl LVII, he delivered a near-flawless performance, passing for 304 yards and rushing for 70, but ultimately fell short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Now, Hurts has another shot at redemption and a chance to rewrite Oklahoma football history.

Hollywood Brown’s Super Bowl Debut

On the other side, Marquise Brown is preparing for his first Super Bowl appearance with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a season plagued by injuries, Brown looks to provide the Chiefs with a deep-threat weapon to complement Mahomes’ passing game. Brown was a star at Oklahoma, racking up 2,413 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in two seasons before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick【7】.

While Brown’s 2024 season was quiet due to a shoulder injury, his speed and playmaking ability could be an X-factor in the Super Bowl. If he connects with Mahomes on a big play, it could tilt the game in the Chiefs’ favor and add to the growing list of Oklahoma alumni making an impact at the highest level.

Oklahoma’s NFL Legacy on Display

Super Bowl LIX will showcase Oklahoma’s ability to produce elite talent, particularly at quarterback and wide receiver. The Sooners have long been known as a quarterback factory, producing stars like Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Bradford. However, none of them have won a Super Bowl as a starting QB. A Hurts victory would give the Sooners another reason to claim the title of “QBU.”

Meanwhile, Brown adds to the legacy of elite Oklahoma receivers in the NFL, following in the footsteps of CeeDee Lamb, Sterling Shepard, and Mark Andrews. If he plays a significant role in a Chiefs victory, it would further solidify OU’s reputation as a pipeline for offensive talent.

Super Bowl LIX: A Defining Moment for Both Players

For Hurts, this game is about solidifying his place among the NFL’s elite and bringing a championship back to Philadelphia. For Brown, it’s an opportunity to prove his value on the sport’s biggest stage. No matter the outcome, Oklahoma fans will have plenty to cheer for on Super Bowl Sunday.

As these two former Sooners take the field, their journeys from Norman to the Super Bowl reflect the university’s continued influence on the NFL. Whether Hurts lifts the Lombardi Trophy or Brown secures his first championship ring, Oklahoma’s impact on football’s biggest night

will be undeniable【7】【8】.