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During a 2024 season that saw just about everything go sideways for the Oklahoma Sooners, a lack of consistent quarterback play ranked pretty high on the list of disappointments.
Jackson Arnold wasn’t the only reason the Sooners finished with a losing record for the second time in three years under coach Brent Venables, but it didn’t help. The former No. 3 recruit in the country struggled so badly in OU’s first SEC game that he was benched and didn’t return to starting until almost a month later. By that time, Oklahoma’s hole was fairly deep, and issues elsewhere kept the Sooners from picking up any momentum.
The frustration led to major changes as offensive coordinator Seth Littrell was let go midseason and replaced by former Washington State coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Shortly thereafter, Arnold hit the transfer portal, and Oklahoma went to get John Mateer.
The move is considered a big step up for the Sooners after the kind of year Mateer had. If Mateer gets some help around him, the Sooners should be in great shape at quarterback.
If not, Venables may be out the door next.
Here’s a look at how the quarterback position stacks up for Oklahoma heading into the fall.
Starter: John Mateer – Junior
The expectations for a transfer from Washington State seemingly have never been higher. Mateer was undoubtedly dominant as a starter for the Cougars last year, leading all of FBS in total touchdowns with 29 passing and 15 rushing. National prognosticators have called him the best portal pick-up in the nation. Others have written that he’s a top-five quarterback in the country.
Mateer achieved those numbers largely against Mountain West schools, though, as Wazzu found itself without a conference after everyone else in the Pac-12, save Oregon State, bolted and the conference fell apart. That isn’t to say he won’t put up similar numbers…
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Publish date : 2025-06-19 11:06:00
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