100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2025: #16 Whitt Newbauer
Posted on: August 14, 2025
Noteworthy Numbers
1973-1974 – Tony Peters
1950-1952 – Eddie Crowder
Player Profile
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 231
Class: Sophomore
Seasons at OU: 0
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Previous School: Mercer University
The Path to Norman
Whitt Newbauer comes to OU from the east coast; the quarterback is a North Carolina high school product. Newbauer played for Mercer for one season before transferring to OU.
Forever grateful to Mercer – my coaches, teammates, and the entire community – for believing in me and helping me grow on and off the field. After much thought and prayer with my family, I’m incredibly excited to announce my commitment to the University of Oklahoma #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/7zza6nKDd5
— Whitt Newbauer (@whitt_newbauer) May 6, 2025
Career so Far
In his one season at Mercer, Newbauer was an impact player. As a freshman, he ended up starting in seven games at quarterback, threw for 1,400 yards, and earned All-Southern Conference Freshman Team recognition.
Stats
Year: 2024
Games Played: 9
Pass Att.: 101
Pass Comp.: 179
Pass Yards: 1398
Pass TD: 12
Interceptions: 4
Stats via Soonersports.com
This Season
John Mateer will headline the quarterback spot, with Michael Hawkins a legit second option. Newbauer will be a depth piece for the Sooners this fall to keep the quarterback room well-staffed and ready if called upon.
