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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 1
Why Oklahoma Stuck With John Mateer Despite Calls to Give Backups a Chance
The chants were much less noticeable than the “Fire Arbuckle” chants that came down just before halftime but they were definitely present. In the fourth
John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 1
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Was Too 'Tentative' in Loss to South Carolina
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer didn’t turn the ball over on Saturday, but the struggles were still notable for the fifth-year signal caller. Mateer, who has now started 20 games at OU, completed only 26 of his 43 pass attempts for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the Sooners’ 42-25 loss to South Carolina.
College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / October 31
South Carolina vs Oklahoma: Three Keys for the Gamecocks to Avoid a Halloween Nightmare
A spooky overcast afternoon describes the weather the Gamecocks and Sooners will experience on Halloween. For South Carolina to avoid a nightmare on Saturday, taking advantage of key moments and escape costly mistakes will be critical.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28
Brent Venables 'Expects' Oklahoma's John Mateer to Play Like he Did Last Week Moving Forward
The question has never been about if John Mateer can win at Oklahoma, it's always if he can avoid mistakes. Specifically, if he makes mistakes, does he flush them away or do they snowball?
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26
Oklahoma's Sean Hutton Greeted the Team, John Mateer Following Their Road Win
Oklahoma wore sticker decals on the back of their helmets in their 23-15 win over Mississippi State last in honor of offensive lineman Sean Hutton. Last Wednesday, the OU Daily reported that a player had been rushed to the hospital via ambulance during practice.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Rediscovered an Essential Element of His Game Against Mississippi State
John Mateer played with a confidence against Mississippi State that’s been lacking so far in 2026. He completed 22-of-29 passes for 283 yards and two
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25
Don't Look Now, but Oklahoma's Offense Is Slowly Building ... Slowly
STARKVILLE, MS — It's been a slog, at times downright ugly, but Oklahoma's offense has trudged along. After six games of mostly underachievement, it was that offense that helped the Sooners get back over .500 on Saturday with a 23-15 win at Mississippi State.
College Football News / HITC / October 25
John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win
John Mateer and the Sooners have not had the kind of season Oklahoma faithful would have hoped for, but he did deliver an excellent performance against Mississippi State.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 24
John Mateer helps Oklahoma slide past Mississippi State
John Mateer threw for a season-high 283 yards and two touchdowns to help lift Oklahoma to a 23-15 win over Mississippi State on Saturday in Southeastern Conference play at Starkville, Miss.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 24
Oklahoma football’s elite John Mateer protector gets green light vs. Mississippi State
Oklahoma football will have left tackle Michael Fasusi available against Mississippi State on Saturday, giving quarterback John Mateer help on an offensive line dealing with multiple absences.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 21
Oklahoma sticking with QB John Mateer despite turnovers
Oklahoma still sees John Mateer as its best option at quarterback. The Sooners are not making a change at the position despite last week's costly three-interception performance.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 20
Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle’s ‘catastrophic’ John Mateer confession is damning indictment of backups
The Oklahoma Sooners are 3-3 on the season after falling 21-13 to the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats in Week 7. It’s been a roller coaster of a campaign, as that’s pretty much what you get with John Mateer at quarterback.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 20
Oklahoma at Mississippi State odds: Opening point spread revealed
For the first time ever, Oklahoma and Mississippi State are set to collide inside Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday. Both programs are coming off disappointing losses in Week 7.
College Football News / Draft Nation / October 21
John Mateer - University of Oklahoma Quarterback - 2027 NFL Draft Prospect
At 6-foot-1 and 224 pounds, Mateer possesses a sturdy build and the mobility to extend plays with his legs, but his performances against Georgia, Texas, and Kentucky reveal a quarterback who remains a work in progress.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 19
Prominent QB struggles the theme in a wild Week 7 of college football
Amid the chaos, one theme stood out across the weekend: poor quarterback play.
College Football News / Stadium Rant / October 16
Can Mateer, Sooners’ Offense, Use Upset Win To Turn Around 2026?
This season is off to a nightmare start for Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer, but his game-winning drive against Texas might just be the catalyst to jumpstart his and the offense’s campaign.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky
Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10
Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win
John Mateer did his best Baker Mayfield impression after beating No. 1-ranked Texas on Saturday. Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners pulled off an upset 27-24 victory over the Longhorns in dramatic fashion.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11
Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas
The Red River Rivalry lived up to the hype on Saturday as Oklahoma knocked off No. 1 Texas, 27-24, thanks to a walk-off 47-yard field goal from Tate Sandell as time expired.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / October 1
Brent Venables, Oklahoma banking on upside at QB
Head coach Brent Venables had a tough decision to make this week as his Oklahoma Sooners are on a bye.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26
Oklahoma should have serious concerns about QB John Mateer
The Oklahoma Sooners were completely outclassed on Saturday in a 41-13 loss at No. 2 Georgia. It continued what has been a roller-coaster run for quarterback John Mateer over the past two years.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26
John Mateer coughs up the most embarrassing turnover of the season
John Mateer apologists are not having a good time right now. The Oklahoma quarterback Mateer humiliated himself during Saturday’s game against No. 2-ranked Georgia.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 14
Oklahoma's John Mateer has bizarre excuse for tough loss to Michigan
The Oklahoma Sooners couldn't get much going in an ugly 17-10 loss to Michigan.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12
Oklahoma's stumble against Michigan foreshadows ugly times ahead
What a difference a year makes for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / June 20
Why Oklahoma Sooners' ceiling comes down to one player
In 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners went 10-3 while still making the College Football Playoff, losing to Alabama in the first round. Not good enough to feel completely polished as a program, but good enough to feel like progress. For the Sooners to make some real noise in 2026, almost everything boils down to one player: quarterback John Mateer.
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