100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #15 Jett Niu
Posted on: August 20, 2026
Football Time in Oklahoma
Football Time in Oklahoma is only 15 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight Jett Niu.
Noteworthy Numbers
1998-2000 – JT Thatcher
1954-1956 – Jimmy Harris
1948-1950 – Claude Arnold
Player Profile
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Seasons at OU: 1
Hometown: Lindon, Utah
Previous School: Lehi HS
The Path to Norman
Jett Niu comes from the ranks of Utah high school football. The quarterback was a long-time Oklahoma State commit. Shortly after Coach Ben Arbuckle arrived, he sought out Niu to add him to the quarterback room. Niu flipped to the Sooners on signing day.
— Jett Niu (@jett_niu) December 4, 2024
Career so Far
Niu took a redshirt season in 2025 and saw action against Kent State.
Stats
Year: 2025
Games Played: 1
Stats via Soonersports.com
Highlights
This Season
Niu enters his second year in Ben Arbuckle’s system behind returning starter John Mateer. Whitt Newbauer seems to have locked down the primary backup spot, with freshman Bowe Bentley next in line. Niu will continue in a developmental and depth role this fall.
