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, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

Oklahoma football QB John Mateer left behind Washington State and an imploding Pac-12. But he dropped a blunt take on realignment.

John Mateer was a must for Oklahoma once the Washington State product entered the NCAA transfer portal. Not only did the Sooners desperately need to upgrade the quarterback position, Mateer’s offensive coordinator,

The Oklahoma Sooners will be leaning heavily on quarterback John Mateer to lead them back to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. And more than that, it's about getting the Sooners' offense back on track after struggling through the 2024 season.

The Oklahoma Sooners are banking on John Mateer to make a productive jump to the SEC. Diego Pavia and Taylen Green did it. So why can't Mateer?

Not too many settings have the starting quarterbacks of Texas and Oklahoma hanging out. But the Manning Passing Academy brought Arch Manning and John Mateer together. A first time the two have ever crossed paths.

The Sooner who has the best chance to join those legendary players this season is starting quarterback John Mateer, who would be the fourth Oklahoma QB to take home the award. Mateer's odds currently sit at plus-2500, which places him in a three-way tie for tenth. He has the same odds as Carson Beck from Miami and Sam Leavitt from Arizona State.