John Mateer Could Match Bryce Underwood’s NIL Payday as Oklahoma QB Set for 7-Figure Deal Oklahoma QB John Mateer may be closing the financial gap with Michigan’s No. 1 QB, but he’s not alone in the N

Bryce Underwood made headlines when he flipped from LSU to Michigan, lured by a jaw-dropping $10.5–$12 million NIL deal—almost double what LSU offered. The hype was real. Between billionaire boosters, hometown vibes, and even a call from Tom Brady , Michigan sealed the deal. But while the buzz surrounded Underwood, another quarterback quietly went to work. In January, Oklahoma’s new signal-caller, John Mateer , arrived in Norman for winter workouts. He brought grit, and now, with more reps under his belt, Mateer’s experience is starting to show. And here’s the twist: while Underwood had all the spotlight, Mateer is now closing the gap fast. But how?

Here’s the thing: although Underwood hasn’t taken a college snap yet, his high school resume speaks volumes. He racked up a jaw-dropping