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Oklahoma QB John Mateer Earns Lofty Praise as Sooners Try to Rebound From Dismal SEC Debut
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, JUL 16 – Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer turned down higher offers to join a program rebuilding under Brent Venables, aiming to restore championship success with Mateer’s dual-threat skills.
- This past week at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, Venables revealed that Mateer turned down more cash from other programs, highlighting his commitment.
- The Oklahoma Sooners football program faces uncharacteristic struggles, with a 22-17 record over three seasons, as Venables tries to rebuild and regain relevance.
- In 2024, John Mateer threw for 3,139 yards, rushed for 826 yards, and totaled 44 touchdowns, underscoring his rare dual-threat ability.
- Since arriving, John Mateer has emerged as the catalyst in OU’s push to reclaim power, and Brent Venables hopes this decision yields big things in 2025.
- Looking to the 2025 season, Venables expects Mateer to lead Oklahoma into a challenging SEC campaign, with external belief of improvement but proof needed in 2025.
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Why QB John Mateer Believes Oklahoma’s Offense is ‘Taking the Next Step’ – The Franchise
The new Sooners quarterback believes his offense has progressed nicely during summer workouts. Ryan Chapman | ATLANTA — This summer, John Mateer has been working to elevate Oklahoma’s offense even further. Both Mateer and new OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle were pleased with the progress the unit made in learning the new scheme through spring practice, but the Oklahoma quarterback identified summer workouts as a crucial time to continue t…
Mateer earns high praise with Oklahoma hoping to return to high standards
ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables,…
Brent Venables Highlights John Mateer’s Bold Choice for Oklahoma
Brent Venables is looking to revitalize Oklahoma's struggling football program, aiming to return to championship relevance. With a lackluster 22-17 record over three seasons, including two losing years, Venables is optimistic about upcoming changes. The key to his strategy lies in quarterback John Mateer, who chose Oklahoma over more lucrative offers from other programs like Miami and North Carolina. Mateer, a standout from Washington State, had…
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