Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the top players in NCAA football in the early weeks of the season, will have surgery to repair an injury to his throwing hand.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that Mateer, a transfer from Washington State who has led the Sooners to wins over Top-25 teams Michigan and Auburn, will have surgery on his right hand on Wednesday.

Venables said Mateer is expected to return this season.

Mateer, the Heisman favourite at many sports books before the news, ranks second nationally with 351.3 yards of total offence per game. He is a key reason the Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC) have risen to No. 7 in the AP Top 25.

“After consulting with medical experts, it became clear that surgery is the best option for John and his short- and long-term future,” Venable

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