# REVAMPED: Sooners’ John Mateer CHANGES Throwing Motion, OU Opener Moves Up | SEC Heisman Dark Horses

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-06-30T10:00:00+00:00
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The Oklahoma Sooners shake up their 2026 season opener, moving to a rare Friday night under the lights in Norman—will this unconventional start give John Mateer and his squad the edge for a tough September slate, with a road trip to Michigan in Week 2? Mateer reveals he’s fully healed from a thumb injury and unveils major offseason changes to his throwing mechanics, working with top trainers to regain his groove. Insights from the Manning Passing Academy spotlight Mateer’s chemistry with new weapons like Parker Livingstone and his growth in Ben Arbuckle’s offense. Key topics include breaking SEC news, Heisman Trophy dark horse candidates with Byrum Brown (Auburn), Keelon Russell (Alabama), and LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) stealing the spotlight, plus a wave of high-profile SEC baseball transfer portal additions. As Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, and South Carolina retool their baseball rosters, the conversation explores whether Oklahoma’s football schedule sets the stage for an early statement in the SEC. Can the Sooners capitalize on these changes and upend SEC expectations?

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