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Venables Expects Oklahoma QB John Mateer to Miss Red River as Michael Hawkins Jr. Takes Reins

The Heisman contender underwent surgery on a broken right hand Sept. 24 with no confirmed return date.

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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback John Mateer #10 of the Oklahoma Sooners records a greeting for the fans after a 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said he is assuming John Mateer will not be available against Texas next Saturday.
  • Backup Michael Hawkins Jr. started in Mateer’s place and led a 44-0 win over Kent State, throwing for 162 yards and three touchdowns and adding a rushing score.
  • The Red River Rivalry is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas with a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff.
  • Mateer broke a bone in his right hand against Auburn and was on the field in a brace for the Kent State pregame, joining captains for the coin toss.
  • Venables expressed confidence in Hawkins as the option moving forward, noting his experience and saying he feels great about him.