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Oklahoma’s John Mateer Pushes for Red River Return as Coaches Preach Caution

Medical clearance remains pending with coaches deferring to doctors.

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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

  • ESPN reports Mateer is pushing to play against Texas, with sources saying a return less than three weeks after hand surgery is possible.
  • Mateer had surgery on Sept. 24 in Los Angeles with Dr. Steven Shin to repair a broken bone in his right hand after the Sept. 20 Auburn game, with an initial three-to-four week timetable.
  • Head coach Brent Venables says Mateer has done no “good-on-good” work in practice and his status is uncertain until doctors clear him.
  • If Mateer cannot go, Michael Hawkins Jr. is expected to start after leading a 44-0 win over Kent State with three touchdown passes and a rushing score.
  • Saturday’s game at the Cotton Bowl looms as Texas prepares for Mateer, who has totaled 1,215 passing yards and 190 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns through four starts.