Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has the option on the table to head to the NFL instead of returning for his last year of eligibility, but even if he does want one more season of college football, many OU fans are still wanting the Sooners to have a new QB1 in 2026.
Whether it’s because Mateer went to the next level or the Sooners just want a hopeful upgrade, just like last year to get Mateer, Brent Venables, now with the help of general manager Jim Nagy, again need to look in the Transfer Portal that already has QB talent lined up for when it officially opens on Jan. 2.
In most cases, Mateer returning is the best option for the Sooners’ next season, but OU needs to at least seriously consider some of the QB talent looming in the portal to elevate the Sooners’ offense and get past the first round no matter what their situation is at the position.
Josh Hoover, TCU
No matter where he ends up, Josh Hoover will start next season with more career passing yards and touchdowns than any other quarterback in college football after being TCU’s QB1 most of the last three seasons. He threw for 3,472 yards and 29 TDs compared to 13 interceptions this season while surpassing 3,000 passing yards in every full season as a starter so far…