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Oklahoma’s John Mateer Pushes to Face Texas as Clearance Remains Uncertain

Oklahoma has not cleared the Heisman contender following right-hand surgery, leaving practice snaps with backup Michael Hawkins Jr.

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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 return for Saturday’s Red River game and has responded well to surgery roughly 17 days ago.
  • Head coach Brent Venables says Mateer has done no first-team “good-on-good” work, and his availability decision remains pending.
  • If Mateer cannot go, Michael Hawkins Jr. is in line to start after a 44-0 win over Kent State in which he accounted for four touchdowns.
  • Mateer had surgery on Sept. 24 in Los Angeles by Dr. Steven Shin to repair a broken bone in his right throwing hand, with an initial 3–4 week timetable.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns will plan for Mateer, with the rivalry set for Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.