Gunnar Helm Ditches Texas Longhorns for Oklahoma Sooners, Rejects Alabama and Auburn.

NORMAN, OK – In a stunning move, former Texas Longhorns commit Gunnar Helm has announced his decision to join the Oklahoma Sooners, spurning offers from Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers. The surprise switch was confirmed earlier today, sending shockwaves throughout the college football world. Helm, a highly-touted recruit, had been committed to the Longhorns for several months before making the unexpected decision to leave Texas for Oklahoma.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Gunnar to the Sooner family,” Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley said in a statement. “He’s an exceptional talent with a tremendous work ethic. We’re excited to see him in crimson and cream.”

Helm’s decision to join the Sooners is a major coup for Riley and his staff, who have been working tirelessly to build a championship-caliber team in Norman. The addition of Helm is expected to bolster Oklahoma’s recruiting class, which is already shaping up to be one of the best in the country.

When asked about his decision, Helm cited Oklahoma’s rich football tradition, the coaching staff’s vision for the program, and the opportunity to compete at the highest level as key factors in his choice.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Sooner tradition,” Helm said. “The coaches, the players, everyone has been so welcoming and made me feel like part of the family. I’m looking forward to getting to work and helping bring a championship to Norman.”

Helm’s commitment is a significant blow to Texas, which had been counting on the talented recruit to be a key contributor in the future. Meanwhile, Alabama and Auburn, which had also been in the running for Helm’s services, will have to look elsewhere to fill their recruiting needs.

For Oklahoma, however, Helm’s decision is a major victory, and Sooner fans are eagerly anticipating his arrival on campus.