Oklahoma Sooners' newest defensive weapon has strong words regarding how the offense looks in spring
When you have an offensive year like the Oklahoma Sooners had in 2024, it's easy to improve on that side of the ball the very next year. The Sooners need to improve there, or they will be right back where they were last season, but with a vacancy at the head coaching position. Historically known […]
When you have an offensive year like the Oklahoma Sooners had in 2024, it's easy to improve on that side of the ball the very next year. The Sooners need to improve there, or they will be right back where they were last season, but with a vacancy at the head coaching position.
Historically known for a potent offense, the Oklahoma Sooners had a dismal offensive showing last season, ranking as the worst in the SEC and possibly across Power Four football. Despite this, their exceptional defense secured a bowl game appearance. Injuries decimated the offense, with the top five wide receivers sidelined at one point and the offensive line plagued by setbacks, which in turn hampered the quarterback’s performance.
Starting quarterback Jackson Arnold, unable to find consistency and with some poor outings, transferred to Auburn. Meanwhile, Michael Hawkins, who logged key playing time and a few starts, opted to remain with the Sooners. Now, they have John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle running the show, with Mateer slinging the rock and Arbuckle calling the plays.
They've also added a bunch of weapons to go alongside Mateer. And, with Mateer, he did a lot last season with a little. Yes, he had stud wide receiver Kyle Williams, who is likely going to be drafted in the middle rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. But he played on a team that had far less than what he's going to have now, and when you look at his stats, you wouldn't really think that.
Mateer was one of the best QBs in the country last season. And, the Sooners were fortunate enough to get him. His presence is already showing a change in spring football.
“Good as hell," Sooners' new defensive weapon Kendal Daniels said of the offense.
We saw some of it in action a few days ago in Spring Practice, where clips were put out of the offense in full effect. Mateer was finding Deion Burks over the middle for big gains, and the passing game as a whole looked amazing.
Now, let's just hope it translates to real, organized football.
John Mateer is already showing that he can do what Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins couldn’t do at Oklahoma
The Sooners need that all throughout the season.
