John Mateer is determined to come back stronger after having surgery on his throwing hand. It’s still early in the 2025 college football season, and everything is still in front of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Though a strong blow to their NCAA National Championship hopes, the Sooners are confident they can weather the storm brought on by Mateer’s absence. With the Washington State transfer expected to be out for weeks, it’s up to Oklahoma to find a way to stay afloat in the meantime. It’s not like the schedule will be any easier moving forward.

However, Mateer knows he can still affect the team’s morale even if he is physically unable to command the huddle. Thus, shortly after having surgery on his right-hand thumb, the junior-year QB posted on his social media.

“Thank God for a successful pr

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