Oklahoma football names captains for 2026 season ahead of opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Oklahoma football has named nine team captains for the upcoming 2026 season, including quarterback John Mateer and safety Peyton Bowen. The other captains are defensive linemen David Stone and Taylor Wein, linebackers Owen Heinecke and Kip Lewis, along with offensive linemen Michael Fasusi, Jake Maikkula, and Eddy Pierre-Louis. Mateer, entering his second season, aims to improve after a season where he recorded 2,885 passing yards alongside 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Sooners kick off their season against UTEP on September 4 at Owen Field in Norman.
- •Nine captains named for the Sooners' 2026 season, including quarterback John Mateer.
- •Defensive captains include safety Peyton Bowen and linebacker Owen Heinecke.
- •Oklahoma will face UTEP on September 4 at Owen Field in Norman.
- •Mateer performed well last season, despite injuries and turnover issues.
- •Jake Maikkula will miss the season opener due to a short-term injury.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma names its 2026 captains ahead of the season opener
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — OU football names John Mateer, Owen Heinecke, 7 other Sooners captains for 2026 season
"Oklahoma football has named its team captains for the 2026 season including quarterback John Mateer.
"Oklahoma has named nine captains to lead the Sooners into the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:25 AMOklahoma names its 2026 captains ahead of the season opener
Oklahoma has named nine captains to lead the Sooners into the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:39 AMOU football names John Mateer, Owen Heinecke, 7 other Sooners captains for 2026 season
Oklahoma football has named its team captains for the 2026 season including quarterback John Mateer.
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