Overview
- The Sooners said Thursday their starting quarterback will forgo the 2026 NFL draft to play a second season in Norman, following reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel.
- In 2025, Mateer threw for 2,885 yards while adding 431 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
- He underwent surgery for a broken bone in his throwing hand on Sept. 25 and returned to action after 17 days.
- Oklahoma finished 10-3 and reached the College Football Playoff before a 34-24 first-round loss to Alabama.
- The Washington State transfer enters 2026 with prior career highs of 3,139 passing yards and 29 passing touchdowns still on the board to surpass.