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OU FOOTBALL ON THIS DAY | 08.11.25 | OU quarterback John Mateer, running back Jaydn Ott have bonded by… jumping rope? Aug 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 × Watch the OU Sports Extra Show: Breakout stars in fall practice. Juwan Lee, Mason Young and Berry Tramel discuss who have been the biggest stars in fall camp, who's likely to have the biggest impact outside from John Mateer, which players are we not talking about with the highest upside and … Mason Young Tulsa World OU Sports Reporter Author facebook Author twitter Author email Follow Mason Young Editor's Note This article originally published on Aug. 11, 2025. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NORMAN — OU quarterback John Mateer and running back Jaydn Ott are more than teammates. They’re also neighbors now that Ott, a spring transfer from California-Berkeley, is firmly settled in Oklahoma.kAm$@>6E:>6D[ :E’D ;FDE E96 p>6C:42? 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