ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

John Mateer has consistently found himself near the top of the SEC quarterback rankings ahead of his first season with the Sooners.

John Mateer was a must for Oklahoma once the Washington State product entered the NCAA transfer portal. Not only did the Sooners desperately need to upgrade the quarterback position, Mateer’s offensive coordinator,

In the three years since head coach Lincoln Riley left campus for the lights of Los Angeles, the Oklahoma Sooners have found themselves mired in mediocrity. Two 6-7 seasons were interrupted by a promising 10-3 campaign in 2023, but Brent Venables is under pressure to pull away from Riley's shadow and establish a new era of Oklahoma football.

Josh Pate is putting Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners on the clock after a disappointing 2024 campaign.