Transfer quarterback John Mateer has been (so far) as advertised for the Oklahoma football team.

Mateer shone bright in his biggest game as a Sooner on Saturday evening vs. Michigan in Norman, passing for 270 yards, rushing for another 74, and scoring three touchdowns (one through the air and two on the ground) in the 24-13 win.

Coming from Washington State, where he developed into one of the country's top quarterbacks, Mateer has gotten Oklahoma fans — and even head coach Brent Venables — pumped up about the Sooners' prospects.

“You saw what he can do,” Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables said of Mateer, via ESPN's Eli Lederman. “He falls forward a lot. He's got great strength and great skills. Tough guy. He's fearless. He attacks everything without fear.” Article Continues Belo

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