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Oklahoma makes decision on John Mateer after firing offensive coordinator

Published by The Comeback on November 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET

The Oklahoma Sooners made a major change to their offensive staff on Monday, firing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. But head coach Brent Venables isn’t giving up on his quarterback. During a press conference, Venables offered his support for John Mateer amid a rough stretch for the Sooners’ offense, though he also said that the team…

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