He was Mateer's backup last season, who lost the job to Mateer in the preseason battle. Malachi Nelson, who was once thought to be part of OU's future QB plans under Riley, is ranked No. 129.

If John Mateer ends up making the defense better, Sooner fans will hold a parade and lay palm branches at his feet. They’d settle for an improved offense — and might still throw that parade.

The Oklahoma Sooners had a feeling they were going to strike gold when they pulled quarterback John Mateer out of the transfer portal in the winter. While they knew his talent level, I'm not sure ...

John Mateer's appearance at the 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta marked a significant moment for the star quarterback as he prepares to lead the Oklahoma Sooners this season.

After backing up Cam Ward for two years, Mateer took over as the Cougars' starter in 2024 and threw for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns on 64.6% passing. He was one of the top dual-threat playmakers ...