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Oklahoma facing QB questions heading into rivalry week against No. 1 Texas

Oklahoma heads into its game against archrival and No. 1 Texas with questions at quarterback

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Is Turning to Backup QB Whitt Newbauer a Viable Option for Oklahoma? The Sooners' offense enters the bye week facing a number of questions, including if there needs to be a change at quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

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

Leading race for QB2 gig Newbauer is leading the QB2 race in Oklahoma ahead of Bowe Bentley, according to Parker Thune of SoonerScoop.

Impact It's not a secret that John Mateer will be the starting quarterback for the Sooners in 2026, but Newbauer is leading the race for the backup role ahead of Bowe Bentley. Newbauer spent the 2024 season at Mercer, appearing in nine games with the Bears this past fall, throwing for 1,398 yards (101-of-179), 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, and he was the third-string QB for the Sooners in 2025 behind Mateer and Michael Hawkins. He has the edge over Bentley because he has more experience in the college ranks than the true freshman and has one full year working under this offense to his advantage as well.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

QB John Mateer could miss No. 6 Oklahoma's rivalry game vs. Texas with injury

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer might not be ready for Saturday's rivalry game against Texas

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Former Mercer QB Whitt Newbauer commits to Oklahoma Deadspin | Former Mercer QB Whitt Newbauer commits to Oklahoma

MAY 7, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Analysis: What Mercer transfer Whitt Newbauer brings to Oklahoma's QB room A closer look at what Mercer transfer Whitt Newbauer brings to Oklahoma's quarterback room, beside a welcome dose of depth, after committing...

MAY 6, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM