John Mateer's hand surgeon receives commendation from State Attorney General

(by Blake Antkowiak) The Oklahoma football fanbase has been holding its collective breath since it was announced on Tuesday that Heisman frontrunner John Mateer would require surgery on his thumb after sustaining an injury in the first quarter against Auburn. While many immediately feared the worst, the fate of Mateer's thumb was...read more from Sooners Illustrated

With Michael Hawkins' Status as QB1, Oklahoma Doesn't Expect to 'Miss a Beat'

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — "Last year" has been a common conversation starter amongst Sooner fans over the last nine months. With Oklahoma sitting at No. 7 and 4-0, the conversation has shifted to more about "this year." Tuesday's announcement of John Mateer's thumb injury and his successful surgery news on Thursday have...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables addresses OU quarterback John Mateer's surgery

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer underwent a successful surgery on his throwing hand Wednesday. Mateer posted that the surgery was successful on his X account Thursday. OU coach Brent Venables confirmed that Mateer returned to the team on Thursday. However, Venables said he did not have an...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: Auburn Won't Stop Crying | Mateer Has Successful Surgery


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John Mateer's Injury Puts More Pressure on Oklahoma's Defense

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — With John Mateer’s injury, which will keep him out for at least the Kent State game and potentially longer, much of the focus of Oklahoma’s bye week has been on the offense and Michael Hawkins Jr. But now the Sooners’ defense must also carry a bigger load, because while Hawkins might be improved and the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

2027 offensive lineman Kaeden Penny commits to OU

(by Brody Demuth) 2027 offensive tackle Kaeden Penny has committed to OU football, per ON3’s Hayes Fawcett on X. Penny is the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 45 recruit in the 2027 class. During Penny's 2024 campaign at Bixby High School, he played both sides of the ball, blocking his quarterback's blindside at left tackle whilst also...read more from the OU Daily

John Mateer's hand surgeon becomes unlikely obsession for OU football fans

(by Dekota Gregory) In a time of desperate need, Dr. Steven Shin was the unlikely hero for an entire nation -- Sooner Nation. News broke Tuesday that Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman frontrunner John Mateer injured his throwing hand in the first quarter against Auburn and would need surgery, which Dr. Shin performed on Wednesday in...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SIP Ep. 212 | Oklahoma makes BIG recruiting splash + Could Ben Arbuckle leave OU for Oklahoma State?

(by Josh Callaway) On the heels of a huge recruiting morning and in the midst of a wild week in the state of Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open things up by breaking down the big morning on the recruiting trail as OU picked up two...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

OU quarterback John Mateer says surgery a success

(by Bob Przybylo) OU quarterback John Mateer took to social media Thursday afternoon to give everybody an update on how things are going, following his surgery. “Thank God for a successful procedure. Dr. Shin is the GOAT. BOOMER SOONER!!” Mateer tweeted out a day post-op on Thursday. Mateer underwent surgery on his right thumb...read more from the SoonerScoop

How Will Oklahoma Use Running Backs with John Mateer Absent?

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Without question, Oklahoma’s offense will look much different over the next few weeks. OU coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer is out indefinitely with a hand injury. Mateer had surgery on his hand on Wednesday, and Michael Hawkins Jr. will take the starting quarterback...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SoonerScoop podcast: Can OU hold down the fort without John Mateer?

(by Bob Przybylo) OU fans had the highest of highs Saturday evening after the 24-17 victory against Auburn. But now? Trying to deal with a big-time low. The Heisman race, the SEC race, the chase for the college football playoff all took a turn when it was revealed OU quarterback John Mateer will be out for at least a few weeks and is now recovering...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Lane Kiffin blasts SEC's annual opponents selection for Ole Miss (particularly Oklahoma)

(by Thomas Goldkamp) Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin isn’t a huge fan of his team’s three annual opponents revealed by the SEC on Tuesday night. Or, rather, he’s not happy with one of them. Kiffin was asked about the new setup Wednesday on an SEC teleconference call and he unexpectedly went off on one of the selections. He began...read more from On3.com

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Says Michael Hawkins Jr. is 'Better Version' of Himself

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — With John Mateer out for at least one contest, Oklahoma will rely on backup quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr for the foreseeable future. Hawkins is a sophomore who started four games for OU in 2024 as a true freshman. His lone appearance so far this year came in the Sooners’ 42-3 win against Temple...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Notepad: No timeline for QB John Mateer's return

(by Jesse Crittenden) There’s a lot up in the air right now for the Sooners. The only thing they know for sure? OU quarterback John Mateer will be out for the foreseeable future, putting Michael Hawkins Jr. as the starter for the Kent State game on Oct. 4. The Sooners announced that Mateer underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a right...read more from the OUInsider

CBS Sports: Breaking down and reacting to what John Mateer's injury means for Oklahoma


Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and the CBS College Football national team react to the news on Tuesday that Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will be getting surgery on his hand that will force him to miss some time...from Sooners Illustrated

Grading Oklahoma's Defense Through Four Games, Position by Position

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — After looking at the offensive grades through the first 1/3 of the season for Oklahoma, it’s now time to turn the attention to the defensive side. The Sooners’ defense has been strong by any measure, and it will need to continue to be mighty now that John Mateer is out for an extended period. OU enters the weekend...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins Jr. steps in and gives Ben Arbuckle a weapon he's never had

(by Dekota Gregory) If recruiting matters, then Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is about to have the most talented quarterback he’s ever had leading his offense. OU announced on Tuesday that starting quarterback John Mateer injured his throwing hand against Auburn on Saturday and will need surgery on Wednesday, sidelining...read more from Stormin' in Norman

How did the Oklahoma Sooners get to 4-0 to start 2025?

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners enter their first bye week of the 2025 season with an undefeated 4-0 record. In a prove-it year for the entire program, OU still has plenty to clean up, but this team has made it through the first third of the season unscathed. The news of quarterback John Mateer's hand surgery and subsequent indefinite...read more from the Sooners Wire

SEC reveals OU's conference opponents for 2026-2029 seasons

(by Jesse Crittenden) The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday the opponents Oklahoma will face the next four seasons. The Sooners will play their three annual opponents — Texas, Missouri, Ole Miss — over the next four seasons. The other 12 SEC teams will rotate once every two years from 2026-2029. Here is a look at the...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: John Mateer to Have Surgery | Will Return Later This Season


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