Oklahoma star quarterback John Mateer is getting set to miss a lot of time as he will undergo surgery on Wednesday on an injury to his throwing hand he suffered during Saturday’s win over Auburn, head coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday.

Brent Venables said in the release that Mateer is expected to return at some point this season.

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

“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.”

As the 2025 college football season continues,

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