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Why Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Describes Sooners' Backup QBs as 'Cerebral' John Mateer will be the Sooners' starting quarterback in 2026, but backups Whitt Newbauer and Bowe Bentley have impressed offensive coordina...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Losing ground in QB3 battle Bentley is losing the QB2 race in Oklahoma to Whitt Newbauer, according to Parker Thune of SoonerScoop.

Impact Bentley is a true freshman with tons of potential, but it makes sense to have him as QB3 behind Mateer, the undisputed starter, and Newbauer, who has the edge in the backup race. This will be the second year Newbauer will be in the program, so he has a better grasp of the offense compared to Bentley. Bentley could be one to watch from a long-term perspective, however, as a decorated Top 100 national prospect in the 2026 class. Bentley was limited by shoddy offensive line play in spring ball but ended up 5-for-13 for 35 yards and a pair of interceptions compared to Newbauer, who went 7-for-9 for 69 yards.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE