JOHN MATEER NEWS

Spurs comeback in 4th quarter Mateer completed 19 of 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-26 win against San Diego State. He also had 21 rushes for 42 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Mateer registered two touchdowns in the final quarter to push the Cougars for the win. The redshirt sophomore continues his breakout season with a total of 2,728 yards and 28 total touchdowns. After the bye this weekend, Mateer is primed for another big game against Utah State on Nov. 9. The Aggies defense is near the bottom in the country against both the pass and run.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John Mateer rallies Washington State to 29-26 victory over San Diego State

John Mateer threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores and Washington State scored the final 15 points to rally for a 29-26 victory over San Diego State

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rebounds against Hawaii Mateer was 23-for-27 passing for 295 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Hawaii. He also had eight rushes for 34 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Matter struggled the week before against Fresno State (Oct. 12) with 172 passing yards and one interception. With the performance against Hawaii, the redshirt sophomore is having a breakout season with almost 2,500 total yards (1,896 passing yards and 533 rushing yards). Mateer has a good shot padding his stats on Saturday (Oct. 26) against San Diego State. The Aztecs defense is middle of the pack in the country against the pass.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mateer has 5 TDs, Washington State becomes bowl eligible with 42-10 win over Hawaii

John Mateer threw for three first-half touchdowns and ran for two more in the second half to lead Washington State to a 42-10 win over Hawaii to become bowl eligible

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in win Mateer was 17-for-35 passing for 172 yards and one interception during Saturday's 25-17 win versus Fresno State. He also had 18 rushes for 46 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Mateer's streak of back-to-back 300-plus passing games ended against Fresno State. In addition, it was the first game this season the sophomore did not throw a touchdown pass. It's also been a tough couple of weeks in eluding the pressure. Mateer was sacked four times against Fresno State. In the past two weeks the sophomore has been sacked 12 times. Mateer might have a better time running the ball than throwing the ball against Hawaii on Oct. 19. The Rainbow Warriors defense is a bit tougher against the pass than the run.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

For WSU QB John Mateer, what's the key to unlocking a more consistent deep ball? PULLMAN - In the weeks leading up to Washington State’s season, as coaches selected John Mateer as t...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ties career high in completions Mateer was 26-for-37 passing for 327 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-24 defeat versus Boise State. He also had 20 rushes for 28 yards.

Impact The 26 completions tied last week's number against San Jose State. He also surpassed 300 passing yards for the third time this season. Mateer struggled rushing the ball. He came in averaging 106 yards on the ground in four games. It didn't help that Boise State did not let Mateer out of the pocket as he was sacked seven times. The junior could have an easier time against Fresno State this Saturday. The Bulldogs' defense is in the middle of the pack in the country against the run and pass.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets another career best Mateer completed 26 of 46 passes for 390 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions during Friday's 54-52 overtime victory versus San Jose State. He also had 18 rushes for 111 ya...

Impact The 390 yards in the air was a career best for the Mateer who threw for 352 yards against Portland State on August 31. The redshirt sophomore already has 16 total touchdowns on the season, 11 via the pass. The Cougars take on Boise State on Sept. 28. The Broncos pass defense is in the bottom quarter in the country.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Paine, John Mateer rally Washington State to wild 54-52 victory over San Jose State in 2OT

Dylan Paine scored on a 7-yard run in the second overtime, John Mateer ran it in on the mandatory two-point conversion and Washington State rallied last in a wild 54-52 victory ove...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to add to TD tally Mateer was 17-for-34 passing for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-19 win against Washington. He also had 16 rushes for 62 yards with two touchdown...

Impact The sophomore already has 11 touchdowns on the season in the first three games. It was an impressive outing for Mateer against their rival and he did it with his arm. In the previous week the sophomore only threw 115 passing yards while rushing for 197 yards in the loss against Texas Tech. He might have a tougher time on Sept. 20 against San Jose State whose defense is in the top quarter in the country against both the run and pass. But the Spartans have not faced quality competition while going undefeated 3-0.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets WSU Mark for QB Rushing Mateer rumbled 197 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown to set a Washington State quarterback rushing record on Saturday in the Cougars 37-16 win over Texas Tech on Sept. 7.

Impact This mark was one week after the junior collected six touchdowns. The Cougars signal caller only had to complete 9-of-19 pass attempts for 115 yards and a touchdown against Texas Tech including a 21-yard touchdown pass. Mateer will have a much tougher assignment on Saturday (Sept. 14) against Washington in the Apple Cup. The Huskies were in the top 50 last season against the run with 148 yards per game. Mateer might be throwing the ball more against Washington who were near the bottom in the nation against the pass in 2023 allowing 259 yards in the air.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: With sharp rushing attack in win over Texas Tech, John Mateer and WSU might be transforming before our eyes PULLMAN - Before the onslaught began, before Washington State started dismantling Texas Tech in a th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Washington State QB John Mateer runs for 197 yards in win over Texas Tech Washington State quarterback John Mateer ran for 197 yards and scored one of the team’s four rushing touchdowns in its 37-16 victory over vi...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

QB John Mateer runs wild as Washington State overwhelms Texas Tech in 37-16 rout

Quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown, Wayshawn Parker burst 43 yards for a TD as part of a 14-point blitz in 16 seconds in the second quarter, and Washing...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has Historic Night with 6 TDs Mateer made the most of his starting debut for Washington State by collecting six touchdowns, the most by a new Cougars signal caller since at least 1976, in the Cougars 70-30 win...

Impact The sophomore completed only 11 of 17 pass attempts, but made the most of it with 352 yards, the most in a game in his career. He also had two rushing carries for 55 yards. Mateer took over for Cam Ward, who transferred to the University of Miami (Florida). Mateer's second start might be harder against Texas Tech on Sept. 7. Tech's defense though gave up more than 500 passing yards to Division 1 FCS Abilene Christian in the Raiders' 52-51 win on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has Historic Night with 6 TDs Mateer made the most of his starting debut for Washington State by collecting six touchdowns, the most by a new Cougars signal caller since at least 1976, in the Cougars 70-30 win...

Impact The sophomore completed only 11 of 17 pass attempts, but made the most of it with 352 yards, the most in a game in his career. He also had two rushing carries for 55 yards. Mateer took over for Cam Ward, who transferred to the University of Miami (Florida). Mateer's second start might be harder against Texas Tech on Sept. 7. Tech's defense though gave up more than 500 passing yards to Division 1 FCS Abilene Christian in the Raiders' 52-51 win on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mateer throws five touchdown passes and Washington State rolls over Portland State 70-30

John Mateer threw five touchdown passes and Washington State began a season of dramatic change in big-play style with a 70-30 win over Portland State on Saturday

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'He was made of the right stuff': Inside John Mateer's winding path to becoming WSU's QB1 Aug. 25-PULLMAN - Eric Morris saw the future one sunny afternoon in the Bay Area. It was late in Was...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Named starting quarterback Mateer has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State ahead of the 2024 season, according to Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Head coach Jake Dickert recently said the starting quarterback would be named after last Saturday's scrimmage, and it seems Mateer has earned the role. There's not much of a surprise here; however, as he was seen as the favorite to secure the QB1 gig over Zevi Eckhaus. Mateer had a supplementary rushing and receiving role in the 2023 season, but the departure of Cam Ward generated a battle for the starting role under center, and Mateer has come away with the job. He's lined up to lead Washington State in the season opener against Portland State on Aug. 31.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In his best practice of fall camp, WSU's John Mateer impresses as QB battle heats up Aug. 12-PULLMAN - Off John Mateer’s hands, the throw looked like a gem. The ball came soaring in a t...

AUGUST 13, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Still not named starter Mateer is still in the race against Zevi Eckhaus for the starting quarterback spot ahead of the 2024 season, and head coach Jake Dickert stated the starter will be named after next...

Impact Mateer has been battling it out against Eckhaus so far for the spot under center, after Eckhaus transferred in from Bryant in January. Mateer had a supplementary rushing and receiving role in the 2023 season, but the departure of Cam Ward has opened up a close battle between Mateer and Eckhaus for the play caller role in the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE