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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 18
How Do the Sooners on SI Staff Think Oklahoma's Contest With New Mexico Will Shape Up?
Let’s face it. John Mateer usually puts up big numbers against small opponents. It’s the big teams (the good teams) he struggles with — like Michigan. So plucky New Mexico will come to Norman with the right mindset and will be competitive early, but Mateer should settle in early against the Lobos and the Oklahoma defense will dominate their end.
College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 16
2026 Week 3 Mountain West College Football: Previewing this week's MW games featuring picks straight-up and ATS
For the first time since the season opening Week 0, the Mountain West does not see a conference matchup. Seven teams in the league step out of conference play in Week 3.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 15
No. 24 Oklahoma eyes turnaround vs. unbeaten New Mexico
After a disappointing loss at Michigan, No. 24 Oklahoma returns home to face New Mexico on Saturday in Norman with plenty to fix, particularly on offense.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
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John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 15
Oklahoma QB John Mateer in a ‘Great Head Space’ After Rough Showing vs. Michigan
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer didn’t pass his first true test of 2026. Mateer, now playing his second season for the Sooners, completed only 17 of his 33 pass attempts for 189 yards, a touchdown and an interception in OU’s 17-10 loss to Michigan on Saturday.
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 / September 14
Kickoff Time Set for Oklahoma's SEC Opener Against Georgia
The kickoff time for Oklahoma's Week 4 matchup with Georgia was set Monday afternoon. The Sooners and the Bulldogs will meet at 2:30 p.m. CT on Sept. 26.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 14
Preview: No. 24 Oklahoma vs. New Mexico
Oklahoma has a lot of work to do. The No. 24 Sooners fell in their first test of the year at The Big House. The No. 19 Wolverines bounced back to upend OU by holding Ben Arbuckle’s offense to 10 points on Saturday, two fewer than what Western Michigan was able to score the week prior.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12
Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables says the exact opposite of what the fan base probably feels after watching John Mateer vs. Michigan
The Oklahoma Sooners are leaving Ann Arbor with a loss and a quarterback in John Mateer who has a lot to fix. The Oklahoma Sooners have their first loss of the season and it’s in Week 2 rather than the middle of the season.
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.
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 / September 12
Oklahoma football panic meter: Can Sooners still make CFP push despite ugly Michigan loss?
Oklahoma football faced, arguably, the most questionable 1-0 team in the nation Saturday. Now fans are questioning coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer and company.
College Football News / The Spun / September 12
Refs Taking Heat For Controversial Facemask Penalty During Oklahoma vs. Michigan
For the second week in a row we have officiating controversy at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Stadium, only this time it’s for a call that went against the Wolverines.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 11
Standout John Mateer protector returning for blockbuster Oklahoma vs. Michigan clash
The Oklahoma Sooners beat UTEP 51-0 in Week 1 and have bigger fish to fry this week on the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, against the Wolverines. Michigan’s pass rush looked strong against Western Michigan in Week 1, which could prevent star quarterback John Mateer from having the “clean” game he had vs.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 10
Michigan vs. Oklahoma prediction, odds, pick for college football Week 2
Two 1-0 teams from power conferences are set to face off. Oklahoma won against Michigan last year at home, but it hits the road this time around. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with an Oklahoma-Michigan prediction and pick.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 10
Former UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel Makes Bold Prediction After College Football Week 1
After a Week 1 struggle that nearly resulted (and some would say actually did result) in a loss to Western Michigan, pundits are going against Michigan in a significant way.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 8
Miami's Darian Mensah vaults to Heisman Trophy favorite
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah vaulted into Heisman Trophy favorite status following the first full weekend of the 2026 college football season.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 7
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Looking for More From Himself Going Into Michigan
There's a couple throws John Mateer would like to have back from Oklahoma's 51-0 season-opening win over UTEP. Though his numbers were strong against the Miners — 11 of 17 for 225 yards and three touchdowns — he knows he must be better this week.
College Football News / TWSN / September 5
John Mateer Week 1: 2027 NFL Draft Stock Update
Last season, it felt like John Mateer was going to declare for the NFL Draft, and early on, many others and I had him ranked fairly high. With a rough end to the year, Mateer is back at Oklahoma and hoping to improve his 2027 NFL draft stock this season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 4
John Mateer (3 TDs), No. 10 Oklahoma crush UTEP 51-0
John Mateer threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead No. 10 Oklahoma to a 51-0 win over visiting UTEP on Friday in Norman in the season opener for both teams.
College Football News / TWSN / September 4
John Mateer Scouting Report: What to Watch Against UTEP
As Oklahoma gets set to open their 2026 season against UTEP, it will also be the first big test for John Mateer. After having 2025 go completely wrong, Mateer will be looking to use this first game as a chance to get his 2026 outlook back on track and raise his 2027 NFL Draft stock.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 4
John Mateer, Oklahoma Receive Major News Ahead of UTEP Game
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is getting another weapon just in time for the Sooners’ matchup with UTEP. Wide receiver Parker Livingstone has been cleared to play and will be available for Oklahoma against UTEP, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24
Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer says exactly what needs to be said about one true freshman who could see the field quite a bit in 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners need a big year from the running back room, and Jonathan Hatton Jr. could provide that. The Oklahoma Sooners need a massive leap on offense in 2026 if they want to contend for a National Championship.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 4
Ranking the top five SEC quarterbacks entering 2026 season
From Heisman winners to first-round NFL Draft picks, the conference has consistently produced some of the sport's biggest stars at the position.
College Football News / Field Level Media / July 20
Oklahoma QB John Mateer intent on bouncing back from 2025 setback
Oklahoma star quarterback John Mateer had his 2025 season sabotaged by a broken thumb on his throwing hand but says he is at full strength entering the upcoming campaign.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6
John Mateer spent the offseason working with a Heisman Trophy winner
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer turned to a former Heisman Trophy winner this offseason to help him improve. Mateer spent part of the offseason working with former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford.
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.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides injury update on QB John Mateer
According to Venables, Mateer still has some pain, but his grip of the football has improved.
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