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What Oklahoma HC Brent Venables said about Jason Witten’s triumphant debut as new OC

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Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners pulled off a strong 23-7 win over the Florida Gators on Saturday evening. It also featured the debut of offensive coordinator Jason Witten, earning praise from the Sooners head coach. The Sooners recently made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Witten, the Dallas Cowboys’ former tight end […] The post What Oklahoma HC Brent Venables said about Jason Witten’s triumphant debut as new OC appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer sends powerful message after win over Florida

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John Mateer expressed a unity message about the Oklahoma Sooners’ chemistry and bond following their 23-7 win over the Florida Gators on Saturday evening. Mateer is going through the senior campaign of his collegiate career with the Sooners. While the team has gone through mixed results, the quarterback has persevered to be productive on the […] The post Oklahoma QB John Mateer sends powerful message after win over Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oklahoma’s Brent Venables gives Sooners props for rebounding after ‘blistering’ by South Carolina

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The Oklahoma football team suffered a scathing 42-25 loss to South Carolina, which resulted in the firing of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. But in NFL great Jason Witten’s first game as offensive play-caller, the Sooners bounced back to beat Florida, 23-7. Sooners head coach Brent Venables appreciated that his team showed some pride by responding […] The post Oklahoma’s Brent Venables gives Sooners props for rebounding after ‘blistering’ by South Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oklahoma football makes final John Mateer decision after Ben Arbuckle firing

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With the Oklahoma football program firing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, the team will look to keep the ship afloat as the Sooners take on the Florida Gators on Saturday. As the Oklahoma football team has moved on from Arbuckle, there were some questions about what that could mean for quarterback John Mateer, as his status […] The post Oklahoma football makes final John Mateer decision after Ben Arbuckle firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Sad To See (Brent) Venables Do This”: Oklahoma Fans Express Displeasure As John Mateer’s Starting Status Becomes Clear For Florida Game

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Oklahoma is having a tough season so far, but it appears head coach Brent Venables is set to continue with quarterback John Mateer despite some of his own struggles. Mateer threw for just 44 yards in the first three quarters in Oklahoma’s loss to South Carolina, but he retains the faith of his coach, at […]

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Oklahoma’s Brent Venables fires OC Ben Arbuckle as season goes down drain

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The Oklahoma Sooners are 4-4 on the season after suffering a 42-25 Week 9 loss to the No. 23 South Carolina Gamecocks. Outside of the 27-24 Week 6 win over the Texas Longhorns, it’s been a disastrous season for the Sooners. Especially on offense, as the team has struggled to move the ball down the […] The post Oklahoma’s Brent Venables fires OC Ben Arbuckle as season goes down drain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“You Played a Terrible Mississippi State Team”: CFB Fans React As John Mateer Reveals Epiphany About Forgiving Himself After 320-Yard, 2 TD Outing

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John Mateer brilliantly led the Oklahoma Sooners to a 23-15 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Mississippi. The quarterback finished with 320 total yards (283 passing yards and 37 rushing yards) and two touchdown passes without committing a turnover. After a season-best performance, Mateer revealed a powerful awakening in the middle of the […]

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer reveals late night message that powered him past Kentucky loss

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Oklahoma football shook off the disappointing Kentucky loss against Mississippi State, winning 23-15 on the road Saturday. This SEC showdown witnessed a refocused John Mateer at quarterback for OU. Turns out a late night message sparked his redemption at Starksville. Mateer addressed what that message was while standing in front of reporters at an empty […] The post Oklahoma QB John Mateer reveals late night message that powered him past Kentucky loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oklahoma Sooners' Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they're completely different things – A to Z Sports

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Oklahoma Sooners' Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they're completely different things  A to Z Sports

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Oklahoma football’s elite John Mateer protector gets green light vs. Mississippi State

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Oklahoma football will have left tackle Michael Fasusi available against Mississippi State on Saturday, giving quarterback John Mateer help on an offensive line dealing with multiple absences. The sophomore has not played since leaving the Sooners’ season-opening 51-0 win over UTEP with a right shoulder injury. He initially sustained the injury during fall camp and […] The post Oklahoma football’s elite John Mateer protector gets green light vs. Mississippi State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oklahoma Fans Are Mad At Football Coach For Joking With Opponent About Failures After Loss

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The Oklahoma football season has not gone according to plan. The Sooners were expected to compete for a national championship. Instead, they are just 3-3 through six games. The playoffs appear a pipe dream. They fell to 11th in the SEC standings after a loss to Kentucky. After the game, the offensive coordinator joked with […] The post Oklahoma Fans Are Mad At Football Coach For Joking With Opponent About Failures After Loss appeared first on BroBible.

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Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables said what needed to be said about QB John Mateer after loss to Kentucky Wildcats – A to Z Sports

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Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables said what needed to be said about QB John Mateer after loss to Kentucky Wildcats  A to Z Sports

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The Comeback Oklahoma Fans Have Been Waiting for Might Finally Be Here

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After an injury cut short his breakout 2025 campaign, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer enters the new season with renewed expectations. With his health restored and another year in Ben Arbuckle’s offense, many believe the Sooners star could be ready for the comeback season fans envisioned all along.

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John Mateer Opens Up on Deep Emotional Weight of Leading Oklahoma Football

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John Mateer and Oklahoma showed encouraging signs in spring practice that the offense can make a big leap in the upcoming season. His late-season performance in 2025 played a key role in leading the Sooners to their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019, and expectations remain high heading into the 2026 season. John Mateer […]

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‘I Know How To Throw’ – John Mateer Addresses Offseason Fixes to His Throwing Motion

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Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer enters his second season under center for the Sooners. Mateer led Oklahoma to a 4-0 start in the 2025 season before a hand injury forced him to miss a game. Mateer’s production declined after his return. Once a contender for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, he fell out of the race as […]

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John Mateer Faces Injury Risk As Oklahoma’s Major Issue Comes to Light

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John Mateer took a physical beating last fall. The Oklahoma quarterback spent time picking himself off the turf during his inaugural season in Norman. Now, spring practice is exposing a reality for the Sooners: if they cannot solidify their pass protection, their star signal-caller faces a challenge in the rugged SEC gauntlet. FOX Sports national […]

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College Football’s Top 10 Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure in 2026

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Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan examines 10 college football quarterbacks under pressure entering '26.

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Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer drops truth bomb on himself amid spring practice

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While the 2026 College Football Season is months away, teams are getting ready through spring practice. Oklahoma has returned to the field at spring practice, and John Mateer has returned to the field as well, after foregoing the NFL Draft. Now, as Mateer is looking forward to another season with the Sooners, he is speaking […] The post Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer drops truth bomb on himself amid spring practice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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