OUs Quarterback Dilemma: Mateers Return or Transfer Portal Talents?Oklahomas quarterback, John Mateer, faces a crucial decision: join the NFL or return for his final college season. Despite fan support for a new quarterback in 2026, coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy are scouting the transfer portal, which opens on January 2nd.The portal is brimming with talent, similar to last year when they landed Mateer. OU aims to enhance their offense and advance past the first playoff round. Mateers return seems logical, but potential upgrades could alter the situation.Josh Hoover from TCU is a top contender, leading all college quarterbacks in career passing yards and touchdowns. This season, he threw for 3,472 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. With one year left, hes ranked fifth in expected transfers and could mentor freshman Bowe Bentley.Sam Leavitt from Arizona State is another strong candidate, with two years of eligibility. Despite injury this season, he averaged 232 passing yards per game, 10 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and 306 rushing yards with 5 scores.Brendan Sorsby from Cincinnati is also a top prospect, ranked number one by some scouts. Hes a dual-threat star with 3,380 total yards this year, 27 passing touchdowns, 9 rushing scores, and 5 interceptions. As offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle favors mobile quarterbacks, any of these players could ignite OU and keep the Sooners in playoff contention as the portal heats up.
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