In an exclusive interview with the Tulsa World, former Washington State cornerback Ethan O'Connor detailed lofty expectations for John Mateer and the Sooners.

ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

John Mateer has consistently found himself near the top of the SEC quarterback rankings ahead of his first season with the Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners made the right decision to get Mateer, and that's pretty evident before even seeing him play SEC competition. He's as mature and humble as they come. You can already tell he's a great teammate based on some of the things he has said at SEC Media Days.

Oklahoma football QB John Mateer left behind Washington State and an imploding Pac-12. But he dropped a blunt take on realignment.

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

Following a huge 2024 season at Washington State, John Mateer is taking his talents to the SEC. The new Oklahoma quarterback generated plenty of buzz at media days on Wednesday, and he heard the questions about the step up in competition.