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Oklahoma QB John Mateer Questionable for Red River as Early Return Bid Advances

Venables says only medical clearance will determine Mateer’s availability.

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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 06: John Mateer #10 of the Oklahoma Sooners drops back to pass against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Sep 20, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/ File Photo
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Temple Owls 42-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The SEC’s initial availability report lists Mateer as questionable for Saturday’s game against Texas, 17 days after surgery on his throwing hand.
  • ESPN reported Mateer is pushing to play after responding well to the Sept. 24 procedure performed by hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin.
  • Brent Venables said Mateer has done zero “good-on-good” practice work and declined to say he was throwing, underscoring the team’s caution.
  • Oklahoma is preparing for either Mateer or backup Michael Hawkins Jr., with daily availability updates due Thursday and Friday and a final report 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • Mateer broke a bone in his right hand during the Sept. 20 win at Auburn; initial estimates were three to four weeks out, and he has missed only the Kent State game that Hawkins started and won 44-0.