John Mateer News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma Sooners

Tosses three scores in win Mateer completed 11 of 17 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 51-0 victory against UTEP.

Impact Mateer opened his second season with Oklahoma strongly, producing three touchdowns before exiting late in the third quarter with the game well out of hand. He connected with three different players for scores an encouraging start for a revamped Sooners receiving corps. The senior quarterback will get a tougher test when Oklahoma hosts Michigan on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2026 College Football Top 10 — Week 2

"The Bear" drops his latest Top 10 rankings ahead of Week 2 in college football. Who does he have at No. 1?

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2026 College Football Top 10 — Week 2

Deadspin | John Mateer (3 TDs), No. 10 Oklahoma crush UTEP 51-0 Deadspin | John Mateer (3 TDs), No. 10 Oklahoma crush UTEP 51-0

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Mateer, Sategna help No. 10 Oklahoma overpower UTEP 51-0

John Mateer threw three touchdown passes, Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 88 yards for a score and No. 10 Oklahoma overpowered UTEP 51-0 on Friday night in the season opener for bot...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 10 Oklahoma opens vs UTEP as playoff-hungry Sooners chase a cleaner start

No. 10 Oklahoma and UTEP meet Friday night in a season opener that looks like a major mismatch

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Says Facing the Sooner Defense Demands Precision With the season days away, Mateer's reps against an elite defense during the offseason is preparing him for a tough path back to the College...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Against UTEP, John Mateer and Oklahoma Hope to Play 'Clean Football' Two slow offensive starts in 2024 and 2025 have Mateer's eyes set on getting the 2026 season rolling on the right foot.

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Oklahoma QB John Mateer has Been an 'Amazing Leader' for Sooners' O-linemen John Mateer prioritized building even stronger relationships with the Sooners' offensive linemen during the offseason.

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 5 College Football Futures Best Bets

"The Bear" delivers his five best futures bets for the upcoming college football season. Dive in.

AUGUST 25 • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 5 College Football Futures Best Bets

Oklahoma's John Mateer Is Embracing Work Under Center Will OU actually go under center this season in an effort to provide Mateer more options for success and improve the rushing attack?

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

College football analyst believes Oklahoma's national title hopes comes down to one player John Mateer showed elite dual-threat talent at Washington State. Oklahoma needs him to rediscover that form if the Sooners want to contend f...

AUGUST 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Why Oklahoma Quarterback John Mateer Says Offense is 'In a Great Spot' John Mateer spent the last several months strengthening his relationships with his teammates, and now he feels ready for his second season w...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Oklahoma Signs Brent Venables To Two-Year Extension: What’s Next For The Sooners?

Oklahoma's Brent Venables has agreed to a two-year contract extension through January 2032.

AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS

Oklahoma Signs Brent Venables To Two-Year Extension: What’s Next For The Sooners?

No. 10 Oklahoma has another stout defense and its QB back. The run game is a question mark

No. 10 Oklahoma could challenge for the national championship if they improve their running game and get another standout performance from the defense

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

CFB Risers And Fallers: Last Season's Top 25 vs. Preseason 138 Rankings

Comparing RJ Young's end-of-season top-25 rankings compared to his 2026 Ultimate 138 preseason ranking.

AUGUST 19 • FOX SPORTS

CFB Risers And Fallers: Last Season's Top 25 vs. Preseason 138 Rankings

4 bold Oklahoma football predictions as the countdown draws closer to the 2026 season John Mateer for Heisman?

AUGUST 18 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Ultimate CFB 138 Rankings Highlight The Big Ten And SEC's Battle For Supremacy

As the Big Ten and SEC battle for supremacy, here's where RJ Young ranked each team in those conferences.

AUGUST 18 • FOX SPORTS

Ultimate CFB 138 Rankings Highlight The Big Ten And SEC's Battle For Supremacy

John Mateer is Comfortable and Calm Entering His Second Season at Oklahoma The OU quarterback has adjusted to the spotlight in Norman, and he enters 2026 with massive expectations.

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

4 reasons a swole John Mateer is a good thing for the Sooners Why a jacked John Mateer helps Oklahoma

AUGUST 16 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Why Former Oklahoma QB Nate Hybl Believes John Mateer Has the Mindset to Grow A former Sooner quarterback who struggled in his first season as the starter, only to have an improved second season, likes what he sees in...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon Or Notre Dame At No. 1 In Preseason Top 25?

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt released his preseason college football top 25 rankings.

AUGUST 10 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon Or Notre Dame At No. 1 In Preseason Top 25?

Oklahoma QB John Mateer 'in a Good Spot' Ahead of Make-or-Break Senior Season Mateer has worked on keeping feet, head calm heading into his second season with Sooners.

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

A reminder John Mateer was a Heisman Trophy contender before 2025 went off script ESPN's Jordan Rodgers has John Mateer as Heisman favorite after forgotten start to season

AUGUST 6 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

How Oklahoma QB John Mateer's 'Maturation' May Elevate Sooners' Offense in 2026 John Mateer is heading into his final season with the Sooners, and Ben Arbuckle is confident that he'll take a major step forward in the fal...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

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