OU football names John Mateer, Owen Heinecke, 7 other Sooners captains for 2026 season

Oklahoma University has announced its team captains for the 2026 season, including quarterback John Mateer, safety Peyton Bowen, defensive linemen David Stone and Taylor Wein, linebackers Owen Heinecke and Kip Lewis, and offensive linemen Michael Fasusi, Jake Maikkula, and Eddy Pierre-Louis. Mateer, who is entering his second season at OU, is expected to further solidify his leadership role following an up and down season where he broke his thumb and threw for 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

The defensive line also boasts a number of returning veterans, including Bowen and Wein, who were each members of the All-SEC Second Team last season.

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