NCAAF · 10 months ago

Top 5 Landing Spots for QB John Mateer in the Transfer Portal

John Canady

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5) Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers may be the biggest dark horse team on this list, but with Eli Drinkwitz set to lose long-time starter Brady Cook to the NFL Draft, they'll likely be shopping in the portal for a quarterback. Missouri is another SEC team near Texas, and with the Tigers' eagerness to compete, they could be willing to open up the checkbook to bring John Mateer to Mizzou.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB John Mateer in the Transfer Portal
John Mateer made headlines on Monday when he announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. The Washington State quarterback was one of the best players in the nation this season, finishing the year with 29 passing touchdowns, 15 rushing touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. Mateer has Heisman aspirations, and with his talent, he can turn his dream into a reality in the right situation. The Texas native will hit the portal and immediately be a premiere target for many top teams.

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1) Oklahoma Sooners
After entering the portal, it took little to no time for John Mateer to receive an expert prediction to land at Oklahoma despite not having a "do-not-contact" tag by his name. And while that may not be what the top teams want to hear, the fit makes sense for both sides. The Sooners are looking to replace Jackson Arnold, who just left via the transfer portal himself, and suiting up for Oklahoma allows Mateer to play close to home.
2) Miami Hurricanes
John Mateer earned the starting job this season after former teammate Cam Ward decided to transfer to Miami last offseason. After one season with the Hurricanes, Ward has solidified himself as a top prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft. If the Washington State quarterback were to want to follow in the footsteps of his former teammate, there's no doubt that Mario Cristobal would be all ears.

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3) Michigan Wolverines
Michigan managed to flip the No. 1 overall player in the country a few weeks back when they found a way to get Bryce Underwood to decommit to LSU and commit to the Wolverines. They've proven they'll do whatever it takes to put their program back into contention, and if Sherrone Moore could get John Mateer to come in and play for one season in front of the incoming five-star, it could be a win-win scenario for all parties.
4) Alabama Crimson Tide
The Crimson Tide fell one game shy of the College Football Playoff this season, but they've shown they are still a top program with Kalen DeBoer leading the way. With the team likely to lose Jalen Milroe to the draft, Alabama could be an ideal spot for John Mateer to compete at a high level while also suiting up for an SEC team closer to home than Washington State.
5) Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers may be the biggest dark horse team on this list, but with Eli Drinkwitz set to lose long-time starter Brady Cook to the NFL Draft, they'll likely be shopping in the portal for a quarterback. Missouri is another SEC team near Texas, and with the Tigers' eagerness to compete, they could be willing to open up the checkbook to bring John Mateer to Mizzou.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB John Mateer in the Transfer Portal
John Mateer made headlines on Monday when he announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. The Washington State quarterback was one of the best players in the nation this season, finishing the year with 29 passing touchdowns, 15 rushing touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. Mateer has Heisman aspirations, and with his talent, he can turn his dream into a reality in the right situation. The Texas native will hit the portal and immediately be a premiere target for many top teams.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB John Mateer in the Transfer Portal

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