“They Will Regret This”: Oklahoma QB John Mateer Fires Back After Stunning Heisman Snub with Bold Warning to College Football World
Norman, OK — July 12, 2025
In a shocking twist that has sent ripples across the college football landscape, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has been left off the final Heisman Trophy ballot — and he’s not staying silent.
Mateer, who led the Sooners to a 12-1 record, a Big 12 Championship, and a College Football Playoff berth, was widely projected as a top-three finalist for college football’s most prestigious individual honor. But when the Heisman Trust announced its finalists late Friday night, Mateer’s name was conspicuously absent, igniting outrage among fans and analysts — and prompting a fiery response from the man himself.
“They will regret this,” Mateer said in a post-practice media scrum Saturday morning. “I don’t play this game for trophies — I play to win, to lead my brothers, and to make Oklahoma proud. But let’s not pretend this wasn’t personal. I see it. I feel it. And now everyone’s going to feel what I’ve got coming.”
Mateer’s stats this season were nothing short of electric: 4,321 passing yards, 39 passing touchdowns, 11 rushing touchdowns, and just 4 interceptions. He broke school records, dismantled ranked teams, and delivered clutch performances all year. Yet voters opted for more high-profile media darlings from USC, Ohio State, and Georgia.
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables didn’t mince words either, defending his quarterback with passion. “John’s the heartbeat of this team. If you ask any defensive coordinator in the country who they don’t want to face, it’s him,” Venables said. “He’s not just a Heisman candidate — he’s a generational leader.”
Now, with the snub fueling his fire, Mateer turns his attention to the College Football Playoff — where the Sooners are set to face #2 Michigan in the semifinals.
“Let’s settle it on the field,” Mateer added with a smirk. “You don’t have to give me a trophy. I’ll take your season instead.”
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