Washington State QB John Mateer Enters Transfer Portal as Top-Ranked Prospect

John Mateer, who led the FBS in total touchdowns this season, is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in college football's transfer portal.

John Mateer, Washington State's redshirt sophomore quarterback, officially entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.
Mateer had a breakout season in 2024, leading the FBS in total touchdowns (44) with 3,139 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, and 826 rushing yards with 15 rushing scores.
Washington State head coach Jake Dickert confirmed Mateer's decision, noting the quarterback's desire to play on a larger stage despite efforts to retain him with a competitive financial package.
Oklahoma is considered a leading contender for Mateer due to their recent hiring of Washington State's offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski.
Mateer took over as Washington State's starter after backing up Cam Ward, who also transferred and became a Heisman finalist at Miami this season.