Oklahoma, John Mateer and ole miss rebels
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John Mateer and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners are 6-1 through seven games this season. Their only loss came to the Texas Longhorns in Week 7. They will now face the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels in Week 9.
OU quarterback John Mateer was able to lead a bounce-back performance for the Sooners' offense despite throwing for just 150 yards.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is working to recover from a tough game against Texas. He completed just over 50% of his passes, threw three interceptions, and the Sooners lost 23-6 last Saturday.
Mateer did indeed start vs. the Longhorns, marking a return less than three weeks removed from undergoing surgery. He missed the Sooners' Week 6 rout of Kent State, but was in full uniform with a brace on that right hand. Backup Michael Hawkins Jr. go the start in the 44-0 win.
OU coach Brent Venables had a message for QB John Mateer in the week leading up to Saturday’s game at South Carolina — not being perfect, but getting better
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The Sooners invested heavily in Mateer over the offseason when he transferred from Washington State, making him one of the most highly-paid players in the country, according to 247Sports. Early on, the Little Elm, Texas, native has lived up to the hype. Heading into Week 7, Mateer ranked No. 2 nationally in total offense per game.
The Oklahoma Sooners are set to face off against their most bitter rival on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns. I won't fall for calling it the Red River Showdown because to me, it will always be the Red River Rivalry.
Oklahoma came in leading the nation in yards allowed at 193 and kept the pressure up against the Gamecocks. Defensive end Taylor Wein sniffed out a fake punt pass by South Carolina’s Mason Love and got the interception. Five plays later, Mateer found Isaiah Sategna III for a 20-yard TD and a 24-7 lead.
Oklahoma's Brent Venables had effusive praise for the way John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle handled the Texas loss.