Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer wasn’t perfect against Michigan on a primetime Saturday night, but he was more than good enough to lead the Sooners to a 24-13 win.
His No. 18 Sooners beat the then-No. 15 Wolverines in every facet of the game, but Mateer was the catalyst that kept the “Sooner Schooner” moving forward.
He finished the game having completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown and one interception. True to his dual-threat nature, he also rushed 19 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
Mateer looked like the type of quarterback who could lead Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff while being a Heisman Trophy contender.
He’s a gunslinger in the purest sense — a description that would ironically fit Baker Mayfield during his Oklahoma tenure as well — but sometimes that style of play comes with risks.
His interception in the first quarter is proof of that concept. Mateer can sling it, but sometimes that slingshot can work against him.
