WSU Quarterback John Mateer Completes Impressive Throw in Training Video

Joe Londergan | Jul 7, 2024

Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) carries the ball against the Northern Colorado Bears in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Cougar fans won't know for sure who Washington State's 2024 starting quarterback will be until fall camp. However, redshirt sophomore John Mateer is one of the main candidates in that position battle.

Mateer's arm and core strength were on display in a clip posted to social media by @OldSchoolQB, a quarterback trainer in Mateer's native Texas. Rolling out to this right, Mateer hit a target downfield while leaping into the air.

WASHINGTON STATE QB JOHNNY MATEER (PLAYER ) BIG TIME THROW..LETS GO!!!!! ⁦@arbuckle_ben⁩ ⁦@CoachDickert⁩ ⁦@John_Mateer4⁩ ⁦@JoshNeiswander⁩ ⁦@JStrongQB4⁩ ⁦@WSUCougarFB⁩ pic.twitter.com/dd0ZSNoSYf
— OldSchoolQB (@OldSchoolQB) July 6, 2024

Mateer appeared in 11 games last season at WSU, backing up starter Cam Ward. Ward has since transferred to the University of Miami. He completed 13 passes on 17 attempts for 235 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Mateer also rushed for three touchdowns and 93 yards on 21 attempts.

The Cougars will open the 2024 season on August 31 when they host Portland State, kickingn off Jake Dickert's third season as head coach.

Published Jul 7, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

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.