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Published Jun 18, 2026Updated Jun 181
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OU QB John Mateer Shows Support for Sooners Baseball at College World Series
OU senior quarterback John Mateer attended the College World Series semifinal in Omaha on Wednesday to support the Sooners' baseball team against No. 3 Georgia, making the trip despite early morning workouts scheduled for the next day. Mateer has a personal connection to the team through a high school relationship with Sooners pitcher Nick Wesloski.
Quick Facts
- OU quarterback attended College World Series game
- Sooners played Georgia in semifinals
- Wesloski made first career postseason start
- Mateer expressed support for the team
- John Mateer
John Mateer, Oklahoma's senior quarterback, traveled to Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday to support the Sooners' baseball team during their College World Series semifinal matchup against No. 3 Georgia. Mateer joined numerous past and present OU athletes and coaching staff members in showing support for the team's postseason run.
Despite having early workouts scheduled the following morning, Mateer made the trip with short notice, describing the opportunity as worthwhile. "It's awesome. Short trip, short notice. Couldn't say no to it," Mateer told OU's in-house radio during the game.
Mateer's attendance held additional significance due to his connection with Sooners' freshman pitcher Nick Wesloski. The two shared a high school connection in Texas, where Mateer faced Wesloski's older brother, Ethan, during their playing days. Wesloski was making his first career postseason start in what represented the Sooners' most important game of the season to that point.
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Why This Matters
This story illustrates the interconnected nature of college athletics and team culture at OU. Mateer's willingness to make a spontaneous trip to Omaha despite a tight schedule demonstrates genuine support for teammates across sports, reinforcing the broader institutional commitment to postseason success. For OU fans, it underscores how different athletic programs rally behind each other during critical moments, particularly in high-stakes tournaments like the College World Series.
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Jun 18, 2026
WireJohn Mateer attends College World Series semifinal between OU and Georgia at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha
Jun 18, 2026
WireNick Wesloski makes first career postseason start for OU