John Mateer shouldn’t necessarily need to rehash or reiterate why he chose to transfer to Oklahoma prior to this season. It is evident, with respect to his previous university, that there is a different prestige at his position around these parts.

John Mateer is an exciting playmaking quarterback with good physical tools, but lacks the consistency and accuracy to be viewed as a high 1st-round pick right now.

John Mateer has been spotted with Oklahoma feature twirler Samantha Rose, but fans claim he's dating someone from Houston.

Of the four teams hosting games in the first round of this College Football Playoff, only one opened as a betting underdog: the Oklahoma Sooners, who on Friday night host an Alabama team they already defeated this season. The Sooners are well aware of that.

The day has finally arrived. The College Football Playoff is here. The season-long grind has gotten us to this point. We’ve got four opening round games this weekend, and we are going to break down all four.

Venables reflects on what defines this Oklahoma team, his message to quarterback John Mateer and the meaning of hosting a playoff game in Norman.

In-state programs like Texas Tech and Texas A&M are making their CFP debut, looking to build on strong 2025 campaigns. Tech and A&M aren’t the only teams being spearheaded by players with local ties. Below, we’ll break down a list of Dallas-area products representing teams in the playoff: