Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Believes Sooners Built Offensive ‘Foundation’ in 2025
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Oklahoma HC Brent Venables believes quarterback John Mateer has built a strong foundation for the 2026 season after a mixed first season with the Sooners. Mateer's focus and growth as a leader have impressed Venables, who expects him to be more consistent in his second season with the team.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer had a mixed first season with the Sooners in 2025. He led the team to a 10-3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019. Mateer threw for 1,215 yards and 11 touchdowns in the first four games, but his performance dipped in the second half of the season. He completed only 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,670 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions in the final eight games. Oklahoma HC Brent Venables is pleased with Mateer's focus and growth as a leader. The team has reinforced its offense during the offseason, signing three wide receivers and adding multiple tight ends, offensive linemen, and running backs from the transfer portal. Oklahoma will begin its 2026 season against UTEP on September 5.
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