The Oklahoma Sooners made a big move by acquiring top-ranked transfer quarterback John Mateer from Washington State. Mateer had a successful season with Washington State, throwing for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns. His addition comes after former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold transferred to Auburn. Mateer’s familiarity with new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle’s system should make him a key player as the Sooners look to rebuild on offense. Oklahoma will need all the firepower they can get as they face a tough schedule in the upcoming season. Oklahoma’s Deion Burks is the lone returning receiver among a depleted corps, but with a healthier room and new additions, their 2025 outlook could improve after a rough offensive season. Changes in both NFL and CFP QB Power Rankings feature new faces, with Josh Allen leading the NFL rankings and Dillon Gabriel topping the CFP list. Matchups will be key in the first-round CFP games, with Texas’ explosive passing plays being a potential advantage against Clemson. Thursday’s sports lineup includes Thunder at Magic, New Orleans Bowl, Broncos at Chargers, and Knicks at Timberwolves.
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Free agent reliever Brooks Raley recently threw a bullpen session for over 12 scouts in Texas, as reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Raley, who is approximately 11 months post-Tommy John surgery that ended his time with the Mets, showcased an impressive 2.80 ERA in 2023, with seven scoreless innings and three saves before his injury. The 36-year-old lefty is known for his breaking balls, particularly a low-80s sweeper, and could attract interest from...
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