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Oklahoma QB John Mateer to Undergo Hand Surgery, Michael Hawkins Jr. Named Starter

Reporting places his recovery at about a month under hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles.

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
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Overview

  • The school said Mateer injured his right throwing hand in the first quarter of the Sept. 20 win over Auburn but finished the game with 271 passing yards and a late rushing touchdown.
  • Oklahoma announced he is expected to return sometime this season, while multiple outlets report a broken bone and characterize the procedure as straightforward.
  • Sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. will start Oct. 4 vs. Kent State after making four starts in 2024 and seeing limited action this season as the staff had hoped to preserve his redshirt.
  • An estimated one‑month absence clouds Mateer’s availability for Oct. 11 vs. Texas and subsequent SEC games at South Carolina and vs. Ole Miss before a potential late‑October return.
  • Mateer had emerged as an early Heisman favorite and a catalyst for No. 7 Oklahoma’s 4‑0 start, prompting sportsbooks to adjust his odds as the Sooners enter a demanding stretch.