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Texas is the current favorite to win the SEC Championship in 2026, by a fairly narrow margin.  Here are the teams with the best odds, per BetMGM.

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Inside Texas

Who are the biggest threats to Texas in the SEC Championship race?

The top teams in college football usually deliver the top contenders for the Heisman Trophy. That's what CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah is thinking

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College football rankings: CBS names one Heisman candidate for every post-spring top 25 team

On3's J.D. PicKell has named his top 10 post-Spring college football quarterbacks. The list is sure to be controversial.  The list showcases the

J.D. PicKell ranks Top 10 post-Spring quarterbacks in college football

The progression of quarterback John Mateer is maybe the biggest question this summer for OU.   It's no secret Oklahoma needs Mateer to be much better

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Can John Mateer make a Year 2 jump, like other transfer quarterbacks?

With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror this week's Board Chat is full of talk of draft trends, what happened with several Sooners and much more.

OU head coach Brent Venables watching spring practice like a hawk March 30, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU Football's NFL Draft Future is Bright

On Thursday, quarterback Fernando Mendoza lived out his childhood dreams when the Las Vegas Raiders selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the

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2027 NFL Draft: Early favorites revealed for player to be next No. 1 overall pick

OU had seven players taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.   That's the most players Oklahoma's had drafted since 2022, when there were also seven Sooners

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Who will be OU football's NFL draft picks in 2027?

Over the next three days of the 2026 NFL draft, a theme will emerge. Commentators and teams will discuss how this year's class is thin and lacks the

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Arch Manning, Dante Moore headline 2026 NFL draft-eligible players who stayed in college

Oklahoma football's Red-White game was another strong visit weekend with more than 30 visitors on campus. Prospects from the 2027, 2028, and 2029

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Red-White Intel: Sooners Making Moves in Key Recruitments

John Mateer sat in the pocket, surveyed the field, and didn't see anyone open. But he knew Isaiah Sategna was about to be.   Under a little bit of

Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

John Mateer says he will be a different quarterback for OU in 2026

CBS Sports is readying for the 2026 college football season, and with that in mind, it has unveiled its preseason Top 25 quarterback rankings. With

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CBS Sports ranks Top 25 quarterbacks ahead of 2026 college football season

John Mateer has spent his offseason refining his game.   There's been a lot made of Mateer's mechanics and quarterback fundamentals since OU lost in

OU quarterback John Mateer looks over the defensive before a play during spring practice. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

John Mateer says he hasn't lost his football instincts while working on his fundamentals

The Sooners made the college football playoff for the first time since 2019, rallying from a disappointing 2024 season. Their renaissance was

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Inside Texas Football

2026 SEC Stock Up, Stock Down: Oklahoma Sooners

OU football has been practicing for two weeks, hitting the halfway point of spring practice.   On Thursday, the Sooners held their first scrimmage of

OU football spring practice intel: How is John Mateer progressing?

This offseason, the No. 1 priority for the Oklahoma Sooners football program is to build an offense that can move the football across the plane of

Oklahoma vs. Texas live updates: Latest score, highlights, analysis for Red River Rivalry

Oklahoma's Texas problem: Part I

OU quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski knows John Mateer as a player better than probably anyone.   Kuceyeski has been coaching Oklahoma's starting

Oklahoma offensive analyst John Kuceyeski talks with John Mateer during a fall camp practice Aug. 1, 2025. Photo - Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski details John Mateer's improved fundamentals

OU spent this offseason trying to improve the talent around its quarterback, John Mateer.   While Mateer has been focused on improving himself, as he

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John Mateer looking forward to playing with new OU offensive playmakers

John Mateer had an easy decision to make following the 2025 season.   While some speculated the OU starting quarterback might leave for the NFL after

John Mateer watches his pass sail through the air during OU's first spring football practice on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

OU quarterback John Mateer says he's spent offseason working on mechanics, watching film

Everyone inside the Switzer Center knows that John Mateer has to be better in 2026 if OU is going to reach its ultimate goals.   Oklahoma’s starting

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) celebrates after running for a touchdown during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

A pivotal spring awaits quarterback John Mateer, as he aims to elevate OU

Maybe Oklahoma’s best recruiter this past winter in the transfer portal was quarterback John Mateer.   OU’s starting quarterback was a major talking

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How John Mateer helped OU land several top transfer portal targets

Spring practice is underway at a few schools across the country. In just a few days, almost every program will be in full swing. It's the latest step

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ESPN unveils pre-spring Power 4 college football quarterback ranking from No. 1 to 68

It’s no secret that OU relied on John Mateer for the majority of its offensive production in 2025.   The Oklahoma quarterback accounted for 3,316 of

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images



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Should OU rely less on John Mateer in 2026? Breaking down Mateer’s usage vs production

The main focus of the Longhorn program right now, elucidated recently by Steve Sarkisian in his press conference, is team building and getting

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What is Texas' main challenge in 2026?

After some bumps in the road at quarterback both in recruiting and on the field the 2025 season and 2026 recruiting calendar seemed to find some real

Oklahoma Football Focus: Quarterback Ready to Star Again for OU?

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