Overview

• ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the Sooners quarterback is pushing to return for Saturday’s Red River Rivalry, with a comeback considered possible 17 days post‑operation.
• Head coach Brent Venables says Mateer’s availability is uncertain and notes the quarterback has not completed full “good on good” practice work.
• Mateer had surgery on Sept. 24 to repair a broken bone in his right throwing hand by Dr. Steven Shin, with the initial timeline projected at roughly a month.
• In Mateer’s absence, Michael Hawkins Jr. started a 44-0 win over Kent State, throwing three touchdowns and adding a rushing score.
• Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns will prepare for Mateer to play in Saturday’s game at the Cotton Bowl.