2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: John Mateer named Best Impact QB Transfer

In Norman this year, all eyes are on John Mateer. The former Washington State quarterback is now at Oklahoma, sticking with his offensive coordinator from a year ago. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit will be watching closely, as well. He named Mateer his Best Impact QB Transfer during the 2025 Preseason Herbie Awards on Friday. Mateer led […]

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In Norman this year, all eyes are on John Mateer. The former Washington State quarterback is now at Oklahoma, sticking with his offensive coordinator from a year ago.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit will be watching closely, as well. He named Mateer his Best Impact QB Transfer during the 2025 Preseason Herbie Awards on Friday.

Mateer led the nation in total touchdowns last season as part of a breakout campaign at Washington State. Now re-joining forces with Ben Arbuckle at OU, he’ll look to make a similar impact in a big year for Brent Venables.

This story will be updated.

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