Overview
- In a Monday media viewing, Mateer threw without tape on his right hand for the first time since his September surgery.
- Brent Venables said Mateer is not pain-free but is “better than he’s been” with stability and ball grip.
- Mateer says practice reps are rebuilding confidence as observers note Oklahoma will likely need him closer to his early-season form to beat Alabama.
- His season totals are 2,578 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 62.1% completions, down from a 67.3% completion rate before the injury.
- Oklahoma seeks its first College Football Playoff win against Alabama, with kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.