Oklahoma upgraded quarterback John Mateer to probable for Saturday's rivalry game against Texas on Thursday's availability report. Mateer is still working his way back from hand surgery, but he seems to be on track to return for the Red River Rivalry.

Oklahoma previously listed Mateer as questionable.

Mateer injured his hand in the Sooners' 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20, and he hasn't played since. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Tuesday that there is some "optimism" Mateer could be back in time for the No. 6 Sooners to face the unranked Longhorns.

"Like we've reported the last couple weeks, it continues to be possible he ends up playing this week, but no final call has been made as of yet," Zenitz said. "The post-surgery feedback was very good and led to optimism regar

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