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John Mateer's unique throwing style and competitive spirit impressed coaches despite a lack of major offers out of high school.

John Mateer developed his skills as a backup to Cam Ward at Washington State before starting in 2024.

John Mateer faces high expectations as he takes the helm of the Sooners' offense after their worst performance since 1998.

Each throw was different.

Not inconsistent. Different .

The zip on each pass from John Mateer was unique throughout that 2021 spring football practice at Little Elm High School in Texas.

Ken Collums , then Central Arkansas' offensive coordinator, heavily scrutinized each throw. He only grew more impressed with the undersized passer.

Something had to be wrong. Mateer, a rising senior, had no major scholarship of

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