NORMAN — OU quarterback John Mateer is pushing to return this week for the Sooners ' game against Texas, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Tuesday.

Thamel reports there's belief Mateer's return is possible, as he's reacted well to the surgery he underwent just less than two weeks ago.

Mateer broke a bone in his throwing hand against Auburn, but played the entire contest and engineered the game-winning touchdown drive.

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