Oklahoma’s John Mateer Doubtful for Upcoming Texas Clash

John Mateer’s participation in the upcoming Red River Rivalry game against Texas remains uncertain. The Oklahoma quarterback is listed as questionable on the SEC’s availability report due to recovery from hand surgery performed on September 24.

Injury Status and Recovery

Sources indicate that Mateer is eager to return sooner than anticipated. He suffered his injury during the opening quarter of Oklahoma’s game against Auburn on September 20. Despite the setback, he completed the game, finishing with 271 passing yards.

Coach’s Comments and Availability Reports

When questioned about Mateer’s status, Sooners coach Brent Venables chose to wait for the next availability report. He stated, “It’ll come out here tonight and everybody will get it at the same time.”

Additional updates will be provided on Thursday and Friday evenings, along with a final report 90 minutes before Saturday’s kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET in Dallas.

Previous Performances

Before his injury, Mateer was a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy. He missed only one game following his injury; Oklahoma had a bye week and recently played Kent State. In that game, Michael Hawkins Jr. stepped in as the starting quarterback, leading the Sooners to a decisive 44-0 victory.

Looking Ahead

The Oklahoma Sooners are keen to assess Mateer’s condition as they prepare to face their long-standing rivals. The team’s performance might significantly depend on his availability for this crucial matchup.