Money Mateer vs. Johnny Football: OU QB’s Rise Creates Buzz Across Rival Lines in Oklahoma

Fansided | September 22, 2025

Johnny Football 2.0? Money Mateer? The play styles of former Heisman quarterback and Heisman hopeful draw similar nicknames.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Former Texas A&M and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel looks on prior to the game against the Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Oklahoma State fans have their eyes on more than just their own roster this season and with good reason. Down south, their in-state rivals at Oklahoma might have a rising star in quarterback John Mateer.