John Mateer is running it back at Oklahoma — and this time he’s got a chip on his shoulder. After a Heisman-caliber start to 2025 got derailed by a broken throwing hand, Mateer put in real work this offseason: rebuilding his throwing motion, adding strength, and soaking up a second year of chemistry with OC Ben Arbuckle. That’s the recipe for a signal-caller who plays fast, trusts his reads, and stops beating himself with turnovers. The pieces are lining up in Norman — a revamped receiver room, more depth at tight end, and a Sooners defense ready to complement an offense built to fly. If Mateer channels that electric 4-0 start from last season across a full 12+ game slate — cutting down the interceptions and playing with the same dual-threat explosiveness — Oklahoma isn’t just competing, they’re a legit CFP contender. The talent has always been there. 2026 is about proving it start to finish. #Sooners #OU #NationalChampionship #feed #collegefootballplayoffs