Here are 10 of the biggest Oklahoma storylines entering the season. 1. QB Kyler Murray gets drafted by the Oakland AthleticsOklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was selected No. 9 overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2018 MLB Draft , but that won't keep him off the football field this fall.Murray, the heir apparent to Heisman trophy winner Baker Mayfield, announced that he will still play for the Sooners this upcoming season.Murray was allowed to talk to MLB teams throughout the draft process, so it's not a surprise to learn that the A's are OK with his football direction.2.