Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter) Oklahoma quarterback ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It was a long, disappointing week for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, the Washington State transfer who shouldered much of the blame for the Sooners' 23-6 defeat at Texas last week.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables had a message for quarterback John Mateer in the week leading up to Saturday’s game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. “Listen, let’s just focus on getting ...

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. Scott Kinser / AP ...

NORMAN — OU football quarterback John Mateer did zero good-on-good work last week ahead of the Texas game. The Sooners' starting quarterback wasn't cleared to play by doctors until Thursday and missed ...