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Why Brent Venables is 'very confident' John Mateer will live up to expectations

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John Mateer
Oklahoma QB John Mateer during OU fall camp. Photo - Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

Brent Venables is betting on John Mateer. The fourth-year head coach is entering a pivotal season in 2025. On Saturday at 5 p.m., that season will kick off against Illinois State. And it will be the first time OU fans will get to see their new quarterback in Mateer.