Oklahoma brings in top-ranked transfer QB; biggest advantage for every team in CFP first-round games

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JOHN MATEER AND THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS

After an underwhelming 6-6 SEC debut season, the Oklahoma Sooners needed help sooner rather than later. They got it in a big way Wednesday, nabbing top-ranked transfer John Mateer from the portal. The former Washington State quarterback chose the Sooners over Miami.

Mateer threw for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns in his first year succeeding Cam Ward, and he added 826 yards and a quarterback program-record 15 touchdowns on the ground. The 44 total touchdowns were also a program record.Washington State posted 36.8 points per game, eighth in the nation.Oklahoma was in the market for a quarterback after former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold transferred to Auburn following a tough debut season in Norman.Mateer’s move makes sense after Oklahoma hired former Cougars offensive coordinator…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-19 13:58:00

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