Mason Young
Tulsa World OU Sports Reporter
NORMAN — A subscription to Pro Football Focus' premium stats provides the owner with a wealth of intriguing football data, from snap counts to passing charts to expert performance grades.
Each week during Oklahoma football’s 2025 season, the Tulsa World will take a look at the most revealing numbers from PFF’s stats on the Sooners.
We start with a look at John Mateer’s passing, OU’s grades for the game and other things to note from the Sooners’ 35-3 season-opening win over Illinois State on Saturday:
John Mateer excels over middle of field
The Washington State transfer quarterback Mateer had a sterling Oklahoma debut, completing 30 of 37 passes (81%) for 392 yards and accounting for four total touchdowns. Mateer surpassed Baker Mayfield’s pr