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Who is Michael Hawkins? Meet Oklahoma's backup QB filling in for injured John Mateer

Oklahoma football suffered a major blow Tuesday when head coach Brent Venables announced that starting quarterback John Mateer will undergo hand surgery. Mateer — considered a leading Heisman Trophy contender — will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

BREAKING: Oklahoma QB John Mateer will undergo surgery on his right hand that will sideline him indefinitely, the school announced.

Mateer is the Heisman Trophy favorite, per @BetMGM . pic.twitter.com/QiaQ8mzJ6Q — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 23, 2025

Oklahoma will hand the offense to backup quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. as Brent Venables expects John Mateer to return later this season. The Sooners get Kent State at ho

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