Oklahoma starting quarterback John Mateer has denied betting on sports, ESPN reported Tuesday.Screenshots allegedly taken of his Venmo account surfaced Monday and showed “sports gambling” in the memo field for two transactions on Nov. 20, 2022, during his freshman season at Washington State.Both transactions reportedly were made to one of his teammates’ Venmo accounts.The NCAA prohibits betting on any collegiate sports, with potential penalties ranging up to a loss of eligibility.ESPN reported that Mateer has denied involvement in gambling to officials at Oklahoma, who are planning an investigation into the matter.
