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Mateer Struggles in Return as Sooners Fall to Texas

10/12/2025

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Summary

Mateer Returns, Struggles

On October 11, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer returned from hand surgery to play in the Red River Rivalry against Texas.
The loss to Texas was 23-6, marking the Sooners' second straight game without a touchdown.
Mateer completed 53% of his passes for 202 yards, with no touchdowns and three interceptions.
Coach Brent Venables had initially doubted Mateer's readiness, raising questions about rushing him back into action.

Summary

Longhorns Triumph Over Sooners

Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry on October 11, 2025, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.
The Longhorns trailed 6-3 at halftime.
Arch Manning (Texas quarterback) completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 34 yards.
Oklahoma's John Mateer threw three interceptions, and Ryan Niblett returned a 75-yard punt for a touchdown.

History

Historical Context

The Red River Rivalry, a fierce college football competition between Oklahoma and Texas, began in 1900 and has been played annually since 1929. The game, held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, symbolizes regional pride and has featured ranked teams 70 times since the AP poll's inception in 1936. In 2025, Texas quarterback Arch Manning led his team to victory, continuing the rivalry's legacy.

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Mateer Returns, Struggles

On October 11, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer returned from hand surgery to play in the Red River Rivalry against Texas.
The loss to Texas was 23-6, marking the Sooners' second straight game without a touchdown.
Mateer completed 53% of his passes for 202 yards, with no touchdowns and three interceptions.
Coach Brent Venables had initially doubted Mateer's readiness, raising questions about rushing him back into action.

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