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Venables Won't Commit to Mateer as Oklahoma's Starting Quarterback Against Florida

Venables Won't Commit to Mateer as Oklahoma's Starting Quarterback Against Florida
World Sports · 21:57:31 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables declined to name a starting quarterback for the Sooners' upcoming game against Florida, refusing to commit to Jackson Mateer as the starter. Venables made the comments during a press conference on Tuesday, leaving the quarterback position unsettled ahead of the matchup.

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