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Mateer Stays in Norman, Ready for Oklahoma’s 2026 Season
sports1 month ago

Mateer Stays in Norman, Ready for Oklahoma’s 2026 Season

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has announced he’ll return for the 2026 season, keeping OU’s QB1 in Norman after an injury-shortened year and a late stretch of better play. The announcement also confirmed the returns of Kip Lewis, Isaiah Sategna III, and kicker Tate Sandell, underscoring Brent Venables’s confidence in retaining key players as Ben Arbuckle enters his second year as offensive coordinator.

Oklahoma's QB John Mateer Probable for Red River Rivalry
sports4 months ago

Oklahoma's QB John Mateer Probable for Red River Rivalry

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has been upgraded to probable for the upcoming Red River Rivalry against Texas after recovering from hand surgery, which is a significant boost for the Sooners. If he cannot play, Michael Hawkins Jr. will start at quarterback. Other key players like Keontez Lewis and Logan Howland are questionable or doubtful, and several players are out for the game. A final injury report will be released before kickoff.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Denies Gambling Amid Venmo 'Inside Joke' Controversy
sports6 months ago

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Denies Gambling Amid Venmo 'Inside Joke' Controversy

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer defended his Venmo transactions, which showed 'sports gambling' as a description, claiming it was an inside joke among friends. Colin Cowherd supported this explanation, noting such jokes are common on Venmo. The Oklahoma athletic department stated they are unaware of any NCAA investigation, and Mateer is expected to start the season as planned.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Denies Gambling Amid Suspicion
sports6 months ago

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Denies Gambling Amid Suspicion

John Mateer, Oklahoma's star quarterback, denied involvement in sports gambling after screenshots of Venmo transactions labeled as 'sports gambling' surfaced, which he claims were inside jokes. The NCAA and Oklahoma's athletic department are monitoring the situation, amid broader concerns about sports betting among college athletes following legal changes in the US.