After transferring from Washington State, Mateer is hoping a strong season at Oklahoma elevates his stock in the 2026 NFL draft.

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer finally releases a statement regarding the Venmo gambling accusations circulating social media.

However, it's common for teenagers to use the subject category on Venmo to make jokes at their friends' expense. Screenshots of posts from other athletes went viral in short order, and many used inside jokes or sexual innuendo for routine payments between friends.