BREAKING: Oklahoma State transfer quarterback Spencer Sanders commits to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss quarterback room that began the week with a lack of depth now finds itself as one of the deepest, most-talented in the country as former Oklahoma State quarterback transfer Spencer Sanders has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Rebels, as first reported by Chris Low.
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PROVERBS 3:4-6 @Hayesfawcett3 appreciate the edit pic.twitter.com/ImHDhOG7rH— Spencer Sanders (@SpenceSanders) January 19, 2023
Another huge portal get for @Lane_Kiffin. QB Spencer Sanders tells ESPN he will play for @OleMissFB in 2023. His choice came down to Ole Miss and Auburn. Rebels had already landed 5-star QB Walker Howard. Sanders was a 4-year starter for @CowboyFB and accounted for 85 career TDs.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 19, 2023
A former four-star recruit, Sanders’ commitment comes on the heels of the Rebels receiving LSU-transfer Walker Howard’s pledge on Wednesday.
Sanders and Howard will be joining current Ole Miss starter Jaxson Dart, a transfer from USC last season who took over at QB following the departure of Matt Corral.
With RB Quinshon Judkins back, and Spencer Sanders told ESPN that Judkins and @OleMissFB's balance on offense were a big factor in his decision, Rebels won't lack for offensive firepower. They were one of 3 teams in 2022 to average 33-plus ppg and also finish top 10 in rushing.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 19, 2023
Sanders’ success at Oklahoma State
Sanders was a four-year starter for the Cowboys, playing in 44 games for head coach Mike Gundy. He will have one year of eligibility remaining. At Oklahoma State, he threw for 9,553 yards and 67 touchdowns with 40 interceptions.
The 23-year-old Sanders also rushed 493 times for 1,956 yards and 18 TDs in his career at OSU.
He missed three games in 2022 due to injury, but was still able to throw for 2,642 yards and 17 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also ran for for 391 yards and eight scores TDs this season.
It is worth noting, this past season when Sanders was under center for the Cowboys, the team was 7-3. When he was out due to injury, they were 0-3.
Two seasons ago in 2021, Sanders led his OSU team to a 12-2 record and a Big 12 Championship berth before then garnering a win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl.
Here are some highlight videos of Sanders:
Spencer Sanders WHEELS
Oklahoma State (+5.5) up 7-0
pic.twitter.com/hPg8SEv6MO— Bet The Pigskin (@betthepigskin) October 15, 2022
What a dime by Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders. pic.twitter.com/Gj9QMQKwpQ
— Derek Duke (@DerekDuke25) November 2, 2019
Spencer Sanders and Oklahoma State strike first pic.twitter.com/vL7rWHgcLB
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) November 28, 2021
TOUCHDOWN OKLAHOMA STATE
Spencer Sanders 17 yard TD run! #OklahomaState #CentralMichigan
— Sideline CFB (@SidelineCFB) September 2, 2022
Fasten your seatbelt, Rebs! This QB room just got quite interesting.
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
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