The Sooners also found success in the run game in the South Carolina win, a vital element to the offense with Mateer progressing from injury. They recorded 171 rushing yards — including freshman running back Tory Blaylock’s 101 — after 48 against Texas and a 122.3 average going into the South Carolina game .

OU quarterback John Mateer was able to lead a bounce-back performance for the Sooners' offense despite throwing for just 150 yards.

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer lands a new NIL deal, boosting his national profile ahead of a key matchup with Ole Miss. 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.

As he answered questions with poise, fresh off a rebound win over South Carolina, he fidgeted with the KT tape coiled around his surgically repaired throwing hand. It took a reengineered version to get the wrap to his liking, but it hasn’t hindered his ability to throw a football.

John Mateer assured that he has fully recovered and is practicing without limits.

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 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.

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

Oklahoma's Brent Venables had effusive praise for the way John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle handled the Texas loss.