Oklahoma reviewing potential gambling activity from QB John Mateer
The latest saga around gambling activity in the college football world has the spotlight shining squarely on the Oklahoma Sooners and their new transfer quarterback John Mateer, just before the 2025 season is set to begin.
Images of John Mateer's Venmo activity bubbled up on X and showed payments that raised some eyebrows about potential gambling activity from the quarterback.
In November 2022, multiple payments were made with titles referencing sports betting and a game between UCLA and USC.
Pete Thamel of ESPN has reported that Oklahoma is aware of the situation and is currently reviewing any gambling activity from John Mateer, which he has maintained did not occur.
John Mateer is entering his first year with the Oklahoma Sooners after spending three years with the Washington State Cougars and brings hope to the fanbase that he can ignite a Sooners offense that struggled at times in 2024.
Last season, Mateer threw for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns while completing 64.6% of his passes. He also showed off his legs, adding 826 rushing yards and 15 more touchdowns on the ground.
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