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The 121st Red River Rivalry game pits new implications for Oklahoma football. A victory does more than enhance the Sooners’ College Football Playoff chances. It buries rival Texas even further. The Longhorns lost new ground in both the Southeastern Conference and College Football Playoff race Saturday, falling to Florida in upset fashion. Texas now wants […]

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns meet in their historic Red River Rivalry on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl, with both programs navigating their second season in the SEC. Texas enters at 3-2 after a disappointing loss to Florida, while Oklahoma sits undefeated at 5-0. For the Longhorns, one question looms above all […]

One of the biggest games on the Week 7 college football slate is one of the best rivalries in the sport. On Saturday afternoon, Oklahoma and Texas will take the field at an evenly-split Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry, one of the best traditions in sports. The two teams have very different vibes […]

Oklahoma is preparing to play Texas at the Cotton Bowl in the Red River Rivalry. Quarterback John Mateer is pushing to play in the game as he recovers from hand surgery last month. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables played coy when asked about his quarterbacks’ status. “That will come out tonight, and everyone will get […]

Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer is doing everything possible to get back on the field. After undergoing hand surgery last month, the Sooners’ starting signal-caller continues to make progress toward a potential return, just in time for one of the biggest games of the season. Recently, Mateer shared a positive post-surgery message with fans, expressing […]

Texas football team head coach Steve Sarkisian found himself defending more than just his quarterback after last weekend’s 29-21 loss to Florida. The upset sent the Longhorns tumbling in the rankings and exposed critical issues across the roster, but Sarkisian maintained that Arch Manning’s toughness and leadership were among the few bright spots. Manning, who […]

As the Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer had hand surgery and will miss a significant amount of time, though it isn’t season-ending, it will be Michael Hawkins Jr. who will be under center as he tries to keep the ship afloat. While there could be some who have a concerning outlook on the Oklahoma football […]

With a massive Week 4 win over Auburn, Oklahoma is off to a stellar 4-0 start to the 2025 college football season. However, the Sooners lost star quarterback John Mateer to a thumb injury in the victory, significantly lowering their rest-of-season outlook. Although Mateer did not appear to be hurt during the win, the team […]

The Oklahoma football team is undefeated and trending in the right direction. Unfortunately, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer underwent hand surgery and is out for the foreseeable future. While the injury is not season-ending, Mateer’s absence leaves plenty of questions for the Oklahoma team. For now, Michael Hawkins Jr. will step in at the QB position, […]

The 2025 Oklahoma football season has been great, primarily because of John Mateer at quarterback. Mateer has completely re-energized this offense, catapulting him into the Heisman Trophy conversation. The Sooners are undefeated at 4-0, but Mateer injured his hand in their last game, a win against Auburn, leaving some questions about Oklahoma as a contender. […]

Recently, the Oklahoma football program got some brutal news when it was announced that starting quarterback John Mateer would need to have surgery because of an injury to his hand. The news immediately hung a cloud over what had been a strong start to the 2025 season for the Sooners, although Mateer is expected to […]

As Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer underwent hand surgery and will miss a significant amount of time, there is no denying that the team will have to rely on other areas to be successful. Despite the title odds for the Oklahoma football team dropping, defensive lineman Mason Thomas negates any notion that the program doesn’t […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are on the path to being a College Football Playoff participant this season. Ranked 7th in the country, the Sooners are 4-0 after a massive win against Auburn this past weekend. The vibes are supposed to be extremely high; however, an injury to starting quarterback John Mateer has quieted expectations a tad. […]

With Week 4 in the books, many teams across the country are through 33% of their schedule. It feels like the season just started yesterday, but the end of the year will be here before we know it. When the end of the season arrives, so does the Heisman Trophy presentation in New York. So […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ College Football Playoff hopes just took a massive hit. Quarterback John Mateer, who had been leading Oklahoma’s offense through a hot 4-0 start, is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, with an estimated recovery […]

Oklahoma got unfortunate news this week, learning that star quarterback John Mateer will be missing time. Mateer injured his throwing hand during the No. 7 Sooners’ Week 4 win over Auburn. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the injury will require surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand. The return timeline is said to […]

Brent Venables and the No. 7-ranked Oklahoma football team will have to operate without quarterback John Mateer for the next few weeks. After suffering a thumb injury in Week 4 against Auburn, the team has confirmed that Mateer will undergo hand surgery, On3 Sports reported. However, while the injury will sideline him for “three or […]

Everyone in the college football world has had their eyes on Oklahoma football and quarterback John Mateer early in the season, and the Washington State transfer has not disappointed. The Sooners have had a pair of marquee games against Michigan and Auburn and have come through them unscathed, in large part thanks to Mateer’s heroics. […]

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has delivered a message that resonates with Sooners fans. After the 30-17 victory over Auburn, he reminded everyone that his team doesn’t have to dominate every quarter to win. Instead, they just need to be sharp at the right moments. That philosophy has defined Oklahoma’s 4-0 start, showing balance across […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables could barely contain his excitement after the Sooners improved to 4-0 with a gritty win over Auburn. The Tigers dominated time of possession and piled up more plays, but Oklahoma executed when it mattered most. “This is another example that you don’t have to play perfect and have this […]

Oklahoma football trekked into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with a renewed offensive emphasis. But John Mateer and the vaunted OU attack took a backseat — as the defense piled an unreal number of sacks versus Auburn. Head coach Brent Venables orchestrated an attack that grabbed not one, or two, but 10 sacks of Jackson […]

Oklahoma football gained a believer in Tim Tebow Thursday. The Heisman Trophy winner and Southeastern Conference legend handed the Sooners this title: The SEC’s best team. OU became the first dominant SEC team the Florida icon thought of first on the Rich Eisen Show Thursday. “When you look at their violently aggressive defense, with John […]

The biggest key for the 2025 Oklahoma football team is that the offense has been completely remade, thanks to Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator and transfer portal quarterback John Mateer under center. Mateer had massive expectations to start the year, and he has met those so far, but is on pace to exceed them. His […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are so back. The year is 2025, and the Sooners have a Heisman favorite under center. This is the norm in Norman. John Mateer has been on a tear to start the campaign. FanDuel has John Mateer right behind Carson Beck in Heisman odds; however, did have the top odds before Week […]

Fresh off a 42-3 walloping of the Temple Owls on the road, the Oklahoma football team has now turned its focus to Week 4. The Sooners will host the visiting Auburn Tigers to open up their second season of SEC play. Both teams are currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, and the matchup […]

Oklahoma football is rolling behind a reinvigorated offensive machine with John Mateer at the controls. Now the Sooners’ mastermind behind the offense is rising as a “top candidate” for the UCLA head coaching gig. The Bruins fired DeShaun Foster Sunday — two days after UCLA’s disastrous 35-10 loss to New Mexico. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben […]

The college football season is still very young as only a couple of weeks have played out, but there are still players that are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. It’s a bit early to get too wrapped up in Heisman Trophy odds, but it’s also fun to look at where […]

Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer had a spectacular day, in the team’s recent win over Michigan. The Sooners defeated Michigan, 24-13, behind Mateer’s 270 passing yards. The quarterback threw a touchdown, while also running for two more scores. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says that the quarterback is a special player. “John Mateer is a […]

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt isn’t questioning Oklahoma’s 2–0 start, but he is sounding the alarm on how the Sooners are using quarterback John Mateer. Speaking on The Joel Klatt Show, Klatt warned that Oklahoma’s offense might be putting too much on Mateer’s shoulders this early in the season. “The hard part is that if […]

Transfer quarterback John Mateer has been (so far) as advertised for the Oklahoma football team. Mateer shone bright in his biggest game as a Sooner on Saturday evening vs. Michigan in Norman, passing for 270 yards, rushing for another 74, and scoring three touchdowns (one through the air and two on the ground) in the […]

Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer helped lead his team to a big win over Michigan on Saturday. Mateer threw a touchdown pass, and ran for two other scores to lead the Sooners. After the game though, Mateer had to tip his cap to the other team’s quarterback. Michigan is led by Bryce Underwood. Underwood is […]

Unless you were in Norman, chances are you missed John Mateer’s debut for Oklahoma last weekend, overshadowed by all the top-10 matchups around the country. Mateer and the No. 18 Sooners rolled past Illinois State 35-3, serving as a warm-up before No. 15 Michigan comes to town in Week 2. Against a team like the […]

Oklahoma got off to a strong start to the 2025 college football season, with quarterback John Mateer breaking Baker Mayfield’s school record with the most passing yards in his debut. After just one game, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle believes his signal-caller has the talent to be one of the greatest in program history. Mateer has […]

The Michigan football team has one of its biggest games of the season this week as the Wolverines will hit the road to take on No. 18 Oklahoma. Both teams easily picked up victories in Week 1 against lesser opponents, and that sets up a huge showdown in Norman. ESPN’s College GameDay will be there […]

The biggest game of the week in college football is set to go down in Norman on Saturday night as the Michigan football team is traveling to take on Oklahoma. The Wolverines and the Sooners are both ranked inside the top 25, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site for this huge SEC vs. […]

Now in his fourth season as Oklahoma’s head football coach, Brent Venables has worked with some of the nation’s elite quarterbacks in Norman. After beating Illinois State in Week 1, he believes he has another one in John Mateer. The Mateer hype was already off the charts heading into the season, but his performance in […]

John Mateer pulled off a record-breaking performance that featured Baker Mayfield in the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners’ 35-3 blowout win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday night. Mateer joined the Sooners this past offseason, leaving the Washington State Cougars after three seasons. He became the starter in the 2024 campaign, coming into his own […]

Earlier in the offseason, Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer was caught up in an odd situation after some of his Venmo payments went viral on social media. It appeared he had been involved in potentially betting on college football games, but Mateer claims it was just an inside joke with him and his friends. After […]

The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2025 season ranked No. 18 in the country. That came as a bit of a surprise considering the Sooners finished unranked last season at 6-7. That’s why head coach Brent Venables made major staff and roster adjustments that could turn his team into a true dark horse in the SEC. […]