by Oklahoma Hailled in the number 3 Ranked player in the transfer portal this season out of season in a very announced Quarterback John Mate. Mate, his first three seasons of collegial football spent on Washington StateWhere in three seasons he had a total of 3,406 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions and eight interceptions.
He will now try to enter life in one Oklahoma Quarterback position that left a lot to be desired last season. NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay went deep into his excitement for mate and the Oklahoma Offense this season at the latest edition of “The McShay Show”.
‘John Mate by Oklahoma We were talking about. He is a day two (from the NFL Draft) and is just a lot of fun to watch tape man, “said McShay.” Mechanics are a disaster and he has legs like a fullback, so nothing is logical except the result. “
“The result is something beautiful. He just tears the ball and just cuts his wrist and he is just like one of those gamers. He is competitive. I just love this guy and I am excited to see him Oklahoma. The same coordinator. New place. That attack needed more than a shock, they needed as a defibrillator. “
Mate could start with what a sleeping OU attack was last season
The Sooners amounted to only 331.0 YPG (14th in SEC), 2,286 passing yards (15th in SEC) and 24.0 ppg (15th in SEC) last season, which resulted in a slow offensive output and a disappointing 6-7 season. However, 2025 can mark an important bounce return season behind the center for the Oklahoma program.
“I can’t think of a better combination than (John) Mate and (run back Jaydn) Ott For a violation that had a hard time, “said McShay.” Is not alone [Mateer] Really talented and successful and competitive, he is just great to watch. Every game. You have no idea. “
Together with the shiny new Quarterback, Oklahoma has upgraded its attacking output in a large way by reducing the former first team All-Pac 12 Jadyn Ott by California and former Arkansas-Pine Bluff Wide receiver EN 2024 Second Team FCS All-American Javonnie Gibson.
“I mean, they are all really good,” said Matage about his weapons on attack. “If I look at this side of the field, I have someone to go. If I look here, next to me, they are everywhere. It is pretty dangerous if you have weapons everywhere and we all trust each other and we are at the point where we really trust each other.”
Oklahoma Opens his 2025 season at home on August 30th against Illinois State. Kick-off is planned at 6:00 pm on ESPN+/SEC network+. The Sooners are 3-0 in season opener under head coach Brent VenablesWith all three victories against non-powerful conference opponents (Utep in 2022, Arkansas State in 2023 and Temple in 2024).
