How John Mateer compares to SEC quarterbacks statistically

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has had a rough start to the 2026 season. He hasn't played with the same level of confidence that we saw in the first four games of the 2025 season, where he led the Sooners to a 4-0 record before injuring his thumb. Despite some of the struggles, Brent Venables and the Sooners don't look like they're planning to make a change at this point.

While he hasn't been as good as many thought he could be coming into the season as a dark horse Heisman contender, he also hasn't been the worst quarterback in the SEC. Statistically, he's been right in the middle of the pack by most measures.