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Only four teams are left with the College Football Playoff semifinals around the corner. For most, their seasons are done, and it's time to turn

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With the Sooners season now fully in the rearview mirror it's time to take stock of some things we were thinking int he preseason. Every year

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Fearless 20 Verdict: How Much Did 2025 Surprise Us?

Kirk Herbstreit and Joey Galloway want John Mateer to return to college next year. In the age of the NCAA transfer portal, both agree that he'll run

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Kirk Herbstreit, Joey Galloway reveal what they would do in 2026 if they were John Mateer

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables made it clear where his focus was after the Sooners’ season came to an end against the Alabama Crimson Tide. While

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Brent Venables credits leadership of John Mateer after Oklahoma loss to Alabama

The Oklahoma Sooners jumped out to a 17-0 lead against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night. It looked like the Sooners were going to roll in

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John Mateer explains what went wrong on his pick-six vs. Alabama

John Mateer was pressed on his future at Oklahoma after the Sooners lost 34-24 to Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. With

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John Mateer pressed on his future at Oklahoma after loss to Alabama

John Mateer hung his head as the Pride of Oklahoma began to play the OU Chant for the final time in the 2025 season.   He had just come up short, as

Oklahoma's John Mateer (10) reacts following the College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday Dec. 19, 2025.



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John Mateer unable to carry OU to victory, falls to Alabama in College Football Playoff

Oklahoma football and Alabama have played this game before. The home team moved the ball well but made costly mistakes including missed field goals

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The 2025 season officially came to an end for No. 8 OU on Friday. The Sooners lost to No. 9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) runs past Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) as he returns an interception for a touchdown during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.



OU vs Alabama game recap: Mateer's pick-6 proves costly in loss

No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma will kick off the College Football Playoff Friday night in Norman. The Sooners have

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College Football Playoff: Greg McElroy stresses need for John Mateer to run the ball vs. Alabama

OU fans, the College Football Playoff is finally here. Go crazy, make a lot of noise and enjoy Friday in Norman.  No. 9 Alabama (10-3) at No. 8 OU

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables celebrates with defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) after Oklahoma defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images



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SoonerScoop game predictions: OU rolls the Crimson Tide again?

In years of doing Under the Hood it's rare that Oklahoma has had had an exact replica to go over in preparing for a highly-ranked matchup. But that's

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Under the Hood: Alabama CFP

For the first time in a long time, John Mateer appears to be practicing without tape on his right hand. Ever since getting surgery, tape has been

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John Mateer injury update: Brent Venables explains Oklahoma QB not wearing tape on surgically repaired hand

OU quarterback John Mateer has been playing with a wrap around his right throwing hand since he broke it in the Auburn game on Sept. 20.   But on

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CBS Sports ranked all 12 quarterbacks in the College Football Playoff from top to bottom ahead of Friday night’s opener. A certain Heisman winner

CBS Sports ranks quarterbacks in College Football Playoff from No. 1 to 12

John Mateer transferred to Oklahoma ahead of the 2025 campaign after spending three seasons at Washington State. On Monday, Mateer revealed whether

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John Mateer answers if making College Football Playoff is validation for going to Oklahoma

For the fifth time in program history (first time since 2019), Oklahoma's season will conclude in the College Football Playoff.  In what was

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John Mateer stresses the need to have strong connection with Jaren Kanak in College Football Playoff

John Mateer has remained careful with his thumb after returning from surgery back in mid-October. More times than not, the Oklahoma quarterback has

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images



John Mateer injury update: Oklahoma QB seen practicing without wrap on thumb

If OU wants to make a run in the College Football Playoff, it's going to need John Mateer to play as he did earlier in the season.  The Sooners'

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) drops back to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-Imagn Images



OU quarterback John Mateer looking to prove himself in College Football Playoff

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza hoisted the away this past weekend as the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 2025. However, with who all could be back in

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ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. shook up his top 10 quarterbacks for the 2026 draft class ahead of the College Football Playoff. There’s still

2026 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper shakes up Top 10 quarterback rankings ahead of College Football Playoff

The 12-team College Football Playoff field is here with a look at each team’s top players with memories of their recruitment:  1. Indiana  The

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The 2025 regular season is in the books. That means, for NFL Draft eligible players, they've put the majority of film on tape that they're going to

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Before the start of the fourth quarter, with Oklahoma's College Football Playoff hopes in the balance in a 10-10 tie with LSU, linebacker Kip Lewis

Nov 29, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables hugs Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) after the game against the Louisiana State Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images



Why OU continues to believe in John Mateer: 'I believe in John and what he's got'

OK, so maybe you're not sure how it's true but the Sooners are 10-2 and headed to the college football playoffs. A 17-13 win over LSU had large