John Mateer prepares for Oklahoma season opener against UTEP

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer enters his final collegiate season focusing on internal film study to improve his performance. The former Washington State player finished his first year at Oklahoma with 2,885 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. Mateer expressed dissatisfaction with his late-season play last year and intends to refine his decision-making after identifying specific areas for correction on game film. The Sooners are coming off a 10-3 campaign that included an appearance in the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma opens its schedule this Friday against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners. The performance of the offense, which averaged 354.3 yards per game in 2026, remains a focal point as the team looks to maintain its national standing.

• 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — John Mateer is fueled by one thing heading into his final season