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Ex-Washington State QB John Mateer Commits To Oklahoma Out of Transfer Portal

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Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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Wednesday was a tough day for fans of Washington State football.

After entering the transfer portal on Monday, Cougars' starting quarterback John Mateer made official his intention to transfer to the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday. Mateer joins former Washington State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ben Arbuckle in Norman. Arbuckle was hired to Brent Venables' staff earlier this month.

Mateer was the top-rated quarterback in the transfer portal, per On3. The Texas native led FBS in total touchdowns with 44 (29 passing, 15 rushing) in 2024 as a redshirt sophomore. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

The news comes the same day that WSU head coach Jake Dickert left his post to take the same position at Wake Forest.

Mateer is expected to be the starting quarterback in 2025 for an Oklahoma team that went 6-6 in 2024 and 2-6 in SEC play.

The Cougars finished the regular season with an 8-4 record and are now preparing to face Syracuse in the Holiday Bowl on December 27.

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Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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