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John Mateer vs. Lincoln Kienholz: 2026 stats compared

Oklahoma vs. Louisville

Lincoln Kienholz is ahead on 8 of 9 stats, including passing yards, interceptions thrown and completion %. John Mateer has the edge on none of them. Both are quarterbacks: John Mateer for Oklahoma and Lincoln Kienholz for Louisville, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

John Mateer vs. Lincoln Kienholz, stat by stat

StatJohn MateerLincoln Kienholz
Passing yards1,603 51st1,864 22nd
Passing TDs10 51st10 49th
Interceptions thrown63
Completion %66.8% 44th66.9% 43rd
Yards per attempt7.8 65th10.3 5th
Passing success rate40.9% 102nd50.6% 22nd
EPA per play0.14 130th0.42 31st
Sack rate6.8% 121st5.2% 88th
Rushing yards219 66th321 39th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS quarterback with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do John Mateer and Lincoln Kienholz rank nationally?

John MateerLincoln KienholzPassing yards51st22ndPassing TDs51st49thCompletion %44th43rdYards per attempt65th5thPassing success rate102nd22ndEPA per play130th31stSack rate121st88thRushing yards66th39th1st (best)209th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where John Mateer and Lincoln Kienholz rank among FBS quarterbacks with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

John Mateer and Lincoln Kienholz: career stats

John Mateer

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2022Washington State22100.0%3210580
2023Washington State131776.5%22521933
2024Washington State22434764.6%3,13929782615
2025Oklahoma24739762.2%2,88514114318
2026Oklahoma13720566.8%1,6031062190
Career62396864.4%7,88456251,62726

Lincoln Kienholz

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2023Ohio State102245.5%1110020
2025Ohio State111478.6%13910662
2026Louisville12118166.9%1,86410332110
Career14221765.4%2,11411338912

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

John Mateer

QB, Oklahoma (4–3). Senior. 6-1, 224 pounds. Little Elm, TX

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1UTEP237207
2Michigan1891168
3New Mexico2382222
4Georgia2312134
6Texas1550013
7Kentucky2701229
8Mississippi State2832046

Lincoln Kienholz

QB, Louisville (4–3). Junior. 6-2, 215 pounds. Pierre, SD

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Ole Miss3072069
2Villanova3322042
3SMU1912042
4Wake Forest3281114
5NC State2542035
6Florida State1420045
7Syracuse3101274

Questions about John Mateer vs. Lincoln Kienholz

Who's better, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

Lincoln Kienholz is ahead on 8 of 9 stats, including passing yards, interceptions thrown and completion %. John Mateer has the edge on none of them. Both are quarterbacks: John Mateer for Oklahoma and Lincoln Kienholz for Louisville, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more passing yards, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

Lincoln Kienholz: 1,864 passing yards to John Mateer's 1,603, 22nd among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more touchdown passes, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

They're even at 10 passing TDs.

Who's more efficient, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

Lincoln Kienholz: 50.6% passing success rate to John Mateer's 40.9%, 22nd among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has the better EPA per play, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

Lincoln Kienholz: 0.42 EPA per play to John Mateer's 0.14, 31st among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more career passing yards, John Mateer or Lincoln Kienholz?

John Mateer: 7,884 to Lincoln Kienholz's 2,114, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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