John Mateer’s return for the Oklahoma Sooners was historic but for all the wrong reasons. The loss in the Red River Rivalry against Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns will linger in the 2025 NCAA season. However, the quarterback in Norman is looking to put it behind and move on.

Going into the game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, the biggest question mark floated over Mateer’s availability. A little over two weeks after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand, the junior-year quarterback was back under center. Though Mateer doesn’t believe his injury played a factor, his time off the field did take a toll on his performance against Texas.

As a result, against Manning and the Longhorns in Dallas, Mateer played his worst game of his college football career. Following the 23-6 loss in the S

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