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Mateer Guides Oklahoma to 10-2 Playoffs Amid Interception Surge

7/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

John Mateer led Oklahoma to a 10-2 record and a Playoff berth in 2025.
After missing Week 4 with a hand injury, he posted a 59.4 percent completion rate, eight interceptions, dropped to 46.7 percent in the 17-6 Missouri win on Nov. 22, and threw four interceptions in his final two games.
As a captain, Mateer will focus on accuracy and expects an offense with tight-end coach Jason Witten for the Sept. 4 opener.

History

Historical Context

Bob Stoops guided the Oklahoma Sooners to a 13-0 BCS national-championship season in 2000, with quarterback Josh Heupel leading the offense. After decades of BCS titles, playoff appearances and a 2021 move to the SEC, the program’s 2025 campaign aims to recapture that dominance as it returns from injury under tight-end coach Jason Witten.

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Story summary

John Mateer led Oklahoma to a 10-2 record and a Playoff berth in 2025.
After missing Week 4 with a hand injury, he posted a 59.4 percent completion rate, eight interceptions, dropped to 46.7 percent in the 17-6 Missouri win on Nov. 22, and threw four interceptions in his final two games.
As a captain, Mateer will focus on accuracy and expects an offense with tight-end coach Jason Witten for the Sept. 4 opener.

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