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SoonersVenables won't say whether Mateer starts when Oklahoma visits Florida on SaturdayIf you're planning Saturday around the Sooners, the quarterback is still a question mark. A day after OU fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, Brent Venables was asked point blank whether John Mateer starts at No. 25 Florida. His answer: “Everything is on the table.” Mateer, junior Whitt Newbauer and freshman Bowe Bentley all got reps in practice this week, Venables said.Today’s editionRead SoonersJason Witten takes over as Oklahoma's play-caller for the final four gamesJason Witten, the tight ends coach OU hired in January, now runs the offense. Venables chose him after evaluating his entire staff, and Witten will call plays against Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Missouri.Today’s editionRead

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  • QuarterbackAsked on his coach's show Monday night about a backup quarterback, Venables said, “I'm not talking about depth charts.” He added, “I think our guys believe in John (Mateer).” Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow discussed whether another change could come at quarterback on Oklahoma's Own Podcast.

    Asked on his coach's show Monday night about a backup quarterback, Venables said, “I'm not talking about depth charts.” He added, “I think our guys believe in John (Mateer).” Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow discussed whether another change could come at quarterback on Oklahoma's Own Podcast.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: The Oklahoman, News On 6

  • Women's hoopsThe Sooners beat No. 12 UNC 91-79 behind LeeLee Bell's 25-point collegiate debut.

    The Sooners beat No. 12 UNC 91-79 behind LeeLee Bell's 25-point collegiate debut.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Norman Transcript