New quarterback John Mateer, who transferred from Washington State, plays a key role in the program’s plan to return to the top.

New Oklahoma Sooners starting quarterback John Mateer was one of three players selected to represent the program at SEC media days this week. As OU got their time in the spotlight on Wednesday, it's not surprising that Mateer was one of the players who joined fourth-year head coach Brent Venables in Atlanta.

It’s no secret that Oklahoma’s wide receiver play in 2024 was less than stellar. And to an extent, it simply couldn’t be helped. The Sooners dealt with a litany of injuries at the position, and several reserves and true freshmen were pressed into much larger roles than anticipated.