John Mateer pulled off a record-breaking performance that featured Baker Mayfield in the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners' 35-3 blowout win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday night.

Mateer joined the Sooners this past offseason, leaving the Washington State Cougars after three seasons. He became the starter in the 2024 campaign, coming into his own as one of the best quarterbacks in the country.

Mateer made an excellent first impression in his Oklahoma debut. He completed 30 passes out of 37 attempts for 392 yards and three touchdowns and one interception.

What used to be Mayfield's record is no more, per Koco News. He threw for 388 yards against Akron in 2015, which Mateer just overtook to now have the feat for the most passing yards in their debut.

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