Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer earns support ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
John Mateer, the redshirt-senior quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners, has garnered strong support from the program ahead of the 2026 season. Former Sooner Gabe Ikard expressed confidence in Mateer’s abilities, noting that everyone in the program believes in him as their leader. With Oklahoma's offense struggling at times last season, the success of the team in 2026 will largely depend on Mateer’s performance. He chose to return for this season, and the organization has reaffirmed their commitment to him as the starting quarterback while aiming for a deep playoff run this fall.
- •John Mateer is the starting quarterback for the 2026 Oklahoma Sooners.
- •Gabe Ikard stated that the program fully supports Mateer as their leader.
- •Oklahoma aims for a deeper playoff run this season.
- •The offense's success is crucial for the team's performance in 2026.
- •Mateer chose to return for his final collegiate season.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — John Mateer has the belief of everyone inside OU's program
"According to a former Sooner, everyone at OU believes in John Mateer.
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