John Mateer ranks 21st among Power Four starting quarterbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has been ranked 21st among starting quarterbacks in the Power Four conferences by Sports Illustrated. Mateer, a redshirt senior, opted to return to Oklahoma instead of pursuing options in the NFL Draft or through the transfer portal. This decision marks the first time since 2019 that the Sooners will have a starting quarterback finish his career at the school. Under head coach Brent Venables, Mateer aims to build on last season's performance as the team prepares for the upcoming season with returning offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
- •Mateer ranked 21st in SI's quarterback rankings.
- •Oklahoma returns its starting quarterback for the second consecutive year.
- •Mateer opted to stay at OU instead of entering the NFL Draft.
- •Returning offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle hand-picked Mateer as his starting QB.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Where does SI rank John Mateer among Power Four starting quarterbacks?
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