Pate believes OU will be a vastly improved team this year, though he did admit that he seems to be a bit higher on Oklahoma than most other people in attendance were. The college football analyst believes that the Sooners will be a significantly improved team in 2025, despite facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation.

The Oklahoma Sooners have battled some struggles at the kicker position over the last two seasons. Zach Schmit missed six field goal attempts in both 2022 and 2023 while losing five games by three points or fewer,

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables spoke glowingly of Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold, who transferred from Oklahoma.

Just over a month out, with rosters clarified and the portal closed, season projections are beginning to be released. Wednesday, ESPN.com wrote about each of its preseason top-25 teams' X-factor. Reporter Chris Low, who writes about the SEC, selected Mateer as the key to Oklahoma's season.

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer embraces Baker Mayfield comparisons after SEC Media Days as the team look to rebound this season.

New Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold suffered through highs and lows with the Oklahoma Sooners, and he thinks he's come out better for it.

John Mateer committed to FCS program Central Arkansas since nobody anywhere viewed him as a major-college quarterback.