Oklahoma Sticking with QB John Mateer Despite Turnovers
Ben Arbuckle said Oklahoma kept John Mateer in the game to preserve continuity after repeated turnovers and a loss to Kentucky.
- On Tuesday, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle confirmed John Mateer remains the starting quarterback, stating the coaching staff believes he gives the team the best chance to win.
- Oklahoma lost 21-13 to Kentucky last Saturday, with Mateer matching a season-high three interceptions as the Sooners struggled with turnovers throughout the game.
- Mateer has completed 114 of 175 passes for 1,308 yards and nine touchdowns this season at a 65.1% completion rate, while Oklahoma managed 346 total yards against Kentucky.
- Arbuckle accepted responsibility for play-calling, stating, "Ultimately, I'm the one who calls the play out there," while confirming no immediate change despite inquiries about backups Bowe Bentley and Whit Newbauer.
- Oklahoma travels to Mississippi State this Saturday, where the Sooners must eliminate catastrophic errors to salvage their conference standing.
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Oklahoma sticking with QB John Mateer despite turnovers - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) - Oklahoma still sees John Mateer as its best option at quarterback. The Sooners are not making a change at the position despite last week's costly three-interception performance. Oklahoma (3-3, 1-2) has only one win in [...]
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Oklahoma sticking with QB John Mateer despite turnovers
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) - Oklahoma still sees John Mateer as its best option at quarterback. The Sooners are not making a change at the position despite last week's costly three-interception performance. Oklahoma (3-3, 1-2) ha...
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Oklahoma says Mateer is still the best QB option despite turnovers and inconsistency
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is in his fourth year with John Mateer and knows what the quarterback is capable of, from the 44 touchdowns he
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