John Mateer's alleged Venmo activity surfaces: Did Oklahoma QB pay Landon Roaten for sports gambling?

Oklahoma QB John Mateer faces viral allegations sports betting Venmo in 2022; claims remain unconfirmed but sparked NCAA fan speculation.

Updated on: Aug 12, 2025, 09:39:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer has landed in a tight spot after screenshots of his alleged Venmo transactions from 2022 went viral on social media. It was alleged that Mateer had sent money on Venmo to one Richard Langdon, believed to be his former Washington State teammate Landon Roaten, allegedly for the purpose of sports gambling.

As of now, the allegations remain unconfirmed. However, the screenshots have gone viral with fans alleging that Mateer engaged in sports gambling while playing for the Washington State Cougars from 2022 to 2024. What didn't help his cause were the descriptions he allegedly wrote for the two transactions.

Done on November 20, 2022, the first one read "Sports gambling (UCLA vs USC)" and the second one only stated "Sports gambling."

Here are the viral screenshots:

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) strictly prohibits betting by college sports athletes on NCAA events. If the allegations on the screenshots are real, then Mateer could face potential suspension.

Are The Venmo Screenshots Genuine?

As of now, the screenshot's veracity remains unverified. It was first posted on social media by the account Barstool Longhorn, which is a Barstool affiliate of the Texas Longhorn football, a rival of the Oklahoma Sooners.

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"This is very real and very easy to find on Venmo," the account added in a follow-up post. “UCLA played USC on Nov 19th; they were clearly betting on the game.”

As of now, the transactions have been deleted from the Venmo account and no longer viewable.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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