Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will miss time due to a hand injury that will require surgery.

Mateer suffered the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's win over Auburn , Oklahoma said in a statement. He finished the game, going 24-for-36 for 271 yards and a touchdown, plus running for another touchdown in the fourth quarter.

"After consulting with medical experts, it became clear that surgery is the best option for John and his short- and long-term future," coach Brent Venables said in the release. "He's extremely disappointed he will miss some game action but is eager to correct the issue and move forward. As he is with everything, we know he will be aggressive with his rehabilitation and work to return to the field as quickly as possible."

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