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Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 3

Brent Venables Is Defending John Mateer. Now He Has to Fix the Offense Around Him

Brent Venables made one thing perfectly clear this week. John Mateer is still Oklahoma’s quarterback. “John’s our starting quarterback,” Venables said during a Wednesday media…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3

What Are the Most Disappointing Seasons of Oklahoma Football?

If this continues, 2026 will be one of the more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma football history. Now, the Sooners have every opportunity to course correct.

Peyton Joseph News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3

‘Tough’ OL Peyton Joseph Could See Larger Role on Oklahoma’s Offensive Line

Oklahoma needs all the help that it can get on the offensive line. The unit, which came into 2026 with fairly high expectations, has performed abysmally in the first month of the season.

James Nesta News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma LB James Nesta is 'Putting it All Together' in Year 3

The Sooners badly needed one of their linebackers to step up, and junior James Nesta has done just that. Nesta, who played sparingly over his first two seasons at Oklahoma, has logged 16 total tackles, seven solo tackles, a quarterback hurry, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery through four games.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma DB Peyton Bowen Not ‘Pointing Fingers’ Amid Team’s Struggles

Oklahoma’s defense, for the most part, hasn’t been the problem early in 2026. The Sooners — 2-2 with losses to Michigan and Georgia — are allowing only 16 points and 238 yards per game through four weeks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

After Rough Start, Oklahoma's Tackling has Improved

While Oklahoma’s defense didn’t perform poorly overall in the first two games of the season, there was a troubling trend among the group. Missed tackles.

Rocky Beers News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Rocky Beers on the Oklahoma's Offensive Struggles: 'The Dam Will Burst Eventually'

As tempting as it may be to lay the blame for Oklahoma's offensive problems at the feet of one person, remember that football is a team sport. Yes, John Mateer's turnovers have killed the Sooners.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma's Brent Venables Says Backup QB Market Could Shift

All of Oklahoma’s eggs are in John Mateer’s basket. That has been clear but was made even more clear Wednesday when Sooners coach Brent Venables gave Mateer a vote of confidence despite his recent struggles.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

'Incremental Improvement': Oklahoma Offensive Line Still Needs to Make a Leap Forward

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was fairly complimentary of his offensive line after the Sooners’ 41-13 loss at Georgia last weekend. After Wednesday’s practice, Venables remained optimistic about the direction that the group is heading in, at least in one area.

John Mateer News / Heartland Sports / October 1

The Mateer Debate Is Missing the Bigger Problem

At some point during Oklahoma’s miserable Saturday afternoon inside Sanford Stadium, the question stopped being whether John Mateer could save the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says Bye Week Comes 'At the Right Time'

There are plenty of questions swirling around Oklahoma during its bye week. The Sooners are 2-2 through four weeks, most recently losing 41-13 to No. 2 Georgia on Saturday.

Kip Lewis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

Why Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Remains Optimistic Despite Team’s Struggles

Linebacker Kip Lewis has been there for the highs and the lows of Brent Venables’ tenure at Oklahoma. Lewis enrolled at OU in 2022, just after Venables replaced Lincoln Riley as the Sooners’ head coach.

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.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen Believes John Mateer 'Needs His Swagger Back'

NORMAN — Peyton Bowen knows the spot his quarterback is currently in. Bowen draws from personal experience seeing a teammate and friend going through what John Mateer has gone through over the last few weeks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables just stood on all ten when it comes to a decision he’s making that won’t sit well with some

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners will stick with quarterback John Mateer as the starter. The Oklahoma Sooners have their quarterback answer heading into the Red River Rivalry.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30