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Oklahoma’s John Mateer Listed Probable for Red River Rivalry vs. Texas

Doctors will decide Saturday after evaluating his surgically repaired throwing hand.

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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
Oct 4, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) laughs before the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Thursday’s SEC availability report upgraded the quarterback to probable, and ESPN reported he is in line to attempt to play with his hand to be monitored and no guarantee he can go.
  • Mateer had surgery on Sept. 24 for a fracture suffered Sept. 20 at Auburn and sat out the Kent State game, putting a potential return at 17 days post‑operation.
  • Coach Brent Venables said Mateer has not done full-speed work against the first-team defense and that medical staff will make the final call.
  • If Mateer cannot start or finish, Michael Hawkins Jr. is prepared after throwing three touchdowns and rushing for one in last week’s 44–0 win over Kent State.
  • Betting markets have adjusted on expectations Mateer plays, with FanDuel pricing Texas around -1.5 if he starts and indicating a larger Longhorns edge if he is out, as the teams meet Saturday at the Cotton Bowl (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).