Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is pushing to return for Saturday's game against Texas , sources told ESPN.

There's a belief that Mateer's return less than three weeks after hand surgery is possible, according to sources, as he has reacted well to the operation. It's unclear when a decision on Mateer being available to play will be made, as Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has said publicly that it's uncertain when he will return.

Mateer is recovering from surgery on a broken bone in his right (throwing) hand that took place nearly two weeks ago. Mateer playing against Texas in Saturday's Allstate Red River Rivalry would dovetail with the most optimistic return timelines, as he would be 17 days out of surgery.

Venables said Tuesday that Mateer is going through "his normal protocol" b

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