John Mateer showcased his dual-threat ability and Oklahoma’s defense stifled Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood as the Sooners secured a statement victory Saturday night in Norman.
Mateer Magic
John Mateer won the quarterback showdown in a landslide. Five-star Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood is going to be a star, but the experienced Mateer put on a show Saturday night. His 270 passing yards were notable, but it was the 74 yards rushing that spoke the loudest. Mateer ran for tough yards against a physical defense in big situations. It’s early, but the Sooner QB has to be among the Heisman favorites after two weeks.
Dominant Defense
Other than the 75-yard run to start the 2nd half, OU’s defense only allowed Michigan to rush for 2.3 yards per carry. And they held Underwood t