You may recall TFB told you earlier this week to expect an announcement from OU running back Keith Ford and his family this week regarding Ford’s future with the program. On Wednesday afternoon Ford confirmed the suspicions of many an OU fan in announcing his intention to transfer from the University of Oklahoma.

Ford’s statement also addressed his current suspension from the OU program saying he is “currently academically eligible to transfer according NCAA rules” and that OU and Bob Stoops have granted him a full release to transfer to another school. TFB was told from a source that Ford signed his transfer papers last Friday.

#Sooners RB Keith Ford announces he is transferring. pic.twitter.com/xW4SkkYr4v — Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) May 13, 2015

Running back would certainly appear not to be a position the Sooners are suffering from a lack of talent and/or depth, but Ford was a very talented player in his own right and one of OU’s more experienced returning backs.

Hopefully a fresh start at a new school will provide the type of opportunity and success Ford is seeking.