J.D. PicKell isn't giving up on the Sooners' QB in 2026
J.D. PicKell isn't giving up on Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer this year.
Oklahoma Sooners redshirt-senior starting quarterback John Mateer made the decision to return for a second season at OU this winter, a season which will mark his final year of collegiate eligibility. Mateer helped the Sooners make it to the College Football Playoff last year, but the national opinion of him isn't as high as it was when he got to Oklahoma, due to his play after his thumb injury last year. However, one national analyst does not share that opinion.
On3 Sports' J. D. PicKell, the host of " The Hard Count with J.
D. PicKell ", compiled a list of college football figures that he refuses to give up on yet. Atop that list was none other than Mateer, with PicKell staunchly defending the OU quarterback.
"He does have to take his game to the next level, but I don't understand why we're so hung up on what John Mateer was when he wasn't his full version of himself," PicKell said. "Also, put it to you this way, this isn't our first introduction to John Mateer. The dude led FBS in total touchdowns, prior to getting to Oklahoma, at Washington State.