From South Central to Champion: Jamelle Holieway’s Untold Journey to NCAA Glory

What does it take to go from sixth on the depth chart to leading your team to a national championship as a true freshman? In this unforgettable episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, host Don Williams sits down with 1985 NCAA National Champion quarterback Jamelle Holieway—a man whose story is as powerful off the field as it is on it.

Raised in South Central Los Angeles and thrust into the spotlight at the University of Oklahoma, Jamelle shares the moment he was unexpectedly called to replace Troy Aikman, how he handled the pressure of 80,000 roaring fans at Owen Field, and what it was like to practice against a defense stacked with legends like Tony Casillas, Brian Bosworth, and Ricky Dixon.

But this episode goes far beyond football.

Jamelle opens up about:

• His deep respect for legendary coach Barry Switzer and a handshake that changed his life
• The lessons he learned about humility, identity, and responsibility after the game
• His spiritual journey and the wisdom he wishes he could share with his 18-year-old self
• His upcoming book From South Central to the 1985 National Championship, co-created with Jeff Evans

Whether you're a sports fan, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own path to purpose, this episode is packed with inspiration, authenticity, and life-changing insight.

Tune in now to hear how Jamelle Holieway turned pressure into purpose—and why his story still echoes through the halls of Oklahoma football and beyond.