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John Mateer Joins Sooners: Heisman Contender in 2024?

7/5/2025

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John Mateer, a dynamic dual-threat quarterback, has made waves by transferring to the Oklahoma Sooners from Washington State. With an impressive 3,139 passing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2024, he’s not just a player to watch—The Athletic's Stewart Mandel predicts he could be a Heisman Trophy finalist, promising to electrify the Sooners this fall.

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John Mateer, a dynamic dual-threat quarterback, has made waves by transferring to the Oklahoma Sooners from Washington State. With an impressive 3,139 passing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2024, he’s not just a player to watch—The Athletic's Stewart Mandel predicts he could be a Heisman Trophy finalist, promising to electrify the Sooners this fall.