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John Mateer injury update: What to know of Oklahoma football QB's status vs Texas
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Michael Hawkins Jr. led Oklahoma football to a blowout win over Kent State on Saturday, Oct. 4.
However, the question everyone had following the Sooners ' fifth straight win was when Heisman Trophy-caliber quarterback John Mateer would return in time for the team's Week 7 game vs. Texas in the Red River Rivalry.
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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables had some bad news for OU fans hoping to see Mateer return in time to take on the Longhorns on Oct. 11.
Here's the latest on Mateer's injury status:
John Mateer injury updates
Per the Oklahoman ― part of the USA TODAY Network ― Mateer was sporting a brace on his right hand in pregame against Kent State. He underwent surgery on Sept. 24 after he broke his hand in a win over Auburn. Despite not being available, Mateer joined the captains for the coin toss.
No timetable was initially given following his surgery, but the rehab could take anywhere from three weeks to a month. Venables updated his status vs. Texas following the win, saying, "I'm assuming (Mateer) can't (play)."
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In the win, Hawkins completed 14 of 24 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He also added nine rushes for 33 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Venables said he has confidence in Hawkins moving forward in the absence of Mateer.
"He has some experience playing in there last year," Venables said. "Mindset is no different than it was going into today. We need to play well in the areas that we are in control, taking care of the ball and making layups when they're there. Not trying to do too much."
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Texas is coming off a 29-21 upset road loss to unranked Florida , a game in which Hawkins' Longhorns counterpart, Arch Manning , completed 16 of 29 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: John Mateer injury update: Will Oklahoma QB play vs Texas?
