The Latest Breaking News from John Mateer

Alabama vs. Oklahoma: How Game Impacts College Football Playoff Race for Both Programs

The Crimson Tide look to hang on to their status as a favorite for a first-round bye, while the Sooners are trying to stay alive for a bid.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025

How Hidden QBs Like Drew Mestemaker With No Film or Offers Became Playoff Contenders

In a season defined by surprise signal-callers, college football coaches are proving that finding the right quarterback is more instinct than algorithm.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2025

How Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Impacts Both Teams’ College Football Playoff Chances

The Vols host the Sooners in what very well could be a CFP elimination game.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2025

College Football Week 7 Winners and Losers: Curt Cignetti Ends the 2010s for Good

It's no stretch to say the Indiana coach is remaking college football in his image.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2025

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Dismisses Hand Injury After Poor Performance vs. Texas

The Sooners lost Red River in Mateer's return to the lineup.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2025

Red River Rivalry Takeaways: Texas and Oklahoma’s Chances for CFP Berth

Also, Sooners quarterback John Mateer played fine after hand surgery and the Longhorns O-line stepped up.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2025

College Football Fans Were So Confused by Oklahoma’s Perplexing Clock Management

Oklahoma’s two-minute drill looked like it needed some practice on Saturday against Texas.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2025

ESPN Analyst Had Harsh Take on Strategy to Stop Oklahoma QB John Mateer

Booger McFarland said what the Texas defense was probably already thinking heading into Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2025

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Seen Throwing Passes in Warmups With Status Uncertain vs. Texas

Will the Heisman Trophy candidate suit up against the Longhorns?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2025

John Mateer Injury: Oklahoma Provides Official Status Update Before Red River Rivalry

Oklahoma Sooners star quarterback John Mateer was officially listed questionable ahead of their game Saturday against Texas in the Red River Rivalry.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025