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Oklahoma Football Welcomes QB John Mateer for Fresh Start

7/17/2025

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Oklahoma football welcomes new quarterback John Mateer, who transfers from Washington State in search of a fresh start with coach Brent Venables. With a challenging schedule ahead, including a showdown against former teammate Jackson Arnold at Auburn, Mateer, armed with 44 combined touchdowns, is determined to reignite the Sooners' competitive spirit after a tough season.

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Oklahoma football welcomes new quarterback John Mateer, who transfers from Washington State in search of a fresh start with coach Brent Venables. With a challenging schedule ahead, including a showdown against former teammate Jackson Arnold at Auburn, Mateer, armed with 44 combined touchdowns, is determined to reignite the Sooners' competitive spirit after a tough season.