NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer was placed into the social media spotlight Monday night after alleged screenshots of his Venmo transactions dated back to 2022, referencing "Sports gambling."

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Mateer has since denied "consistently" to OU officials ever being involved with any gambling.

Under NCAA rules, college athletes are barred from engaging in betting on any sport under the organization. Any athlete caught being involved in betting could face losing their eligibility to compete.

Mateer entered the NCAA transfer portal following the 2024 season, transferring from Washington State before committing to the University of Oklahoma.

He began his college career as a redshirt freshman for the Cougars, appearing in one game.

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