Mateer, who transferred into Oklahoma amid great fanfare as On3’s No. 3 ranked transfer portal player, brings high hopes and legitimate Heisman expectations. The Sooners’ newest quarterback is set to lead the team’s offense, with many believing he can catapult them back into national championship contention.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is already seeing the bright lights after making his SEC Media Day debut with all eyes on him.

By the time Texas football Coach Steve Sarkisian made it to the microphone, accompanied by the playing of Texas A&M's "Aggie War Hymn," a crowd was gathering.