John Mateer aims to silence critics as Oklahoma starts 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the start of the 2026 college football season, looking to build on last year's momentum. Quarterback John Mateer faces skepticism after finishing the 2025 season with 2,885 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. ESPN's Dan Wetzel has reservations about Mateer's consistency but still sees potential in the team's overall talent, predicting Oklahoma to contend in the SEC. As the season kicks off, whether Mateer can stabilize his performance will be critical for the Sooners' playoff aspirations.
- •Oklahoma kicks off the 2026 season next week.
- •Mateer's 2025 season raised doubts about his consistency.
- •Wetzel predicts Oklahoma will compete for the SEC title.
- •Mateer will need to improve for the Sooners to succeed.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma's John Mateer needs to prove doubters wrong in 2026
"Dan Wetzel likes Oklahoma's 2026 outlook but says John Mateer still has more to prove before earning full confidence.
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