oklahoma quarterback john materThe one-time Heisman Trophy favorite who led the Sooners back to the College Football Playoff last year will return for his final season of eligibility, the team announced Thursday.
The Sooners also announced that linebacker kip lewisThe team’s leading tackler last season will return for his final year of eligibility in 2026.
The announcement came a day after the deadline for players to declare for the NFL Draft.
Mateer threw for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last season. He was second on the team with 431 rushing yards and had a team-high eight rushing touchdowns.
Matter was the Heisman Trophy favorite in mid-September, but suffered a broken bone in his throwing hand, causing him to miss one game and uneven production upon his return.
