Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer hasn’t been the same since having surgery on his right hand. The Washington State transfer got off to a hot start this season, creating buzz and being mentioned as a Heisman contender.

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.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables shrugged off any concerns that his quarterback's surgically-repaired thumb is affecting his play.

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

NORMAN — John Mateer stood in front of a contingent of media cameras inside Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after OU football’s practice on Monday night.

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Texas.