John Mateer discusses key late-game throw for Oklahoma Sooners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer performed strongly in their recent game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, completing 22 of 29 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns. Leading 23-15 in the late game, Mateer threw a critical completion to Rocky Beers on third-and-11 to secure a first down. This decision highlighted a balance between aggressive play and maintaining ball security, an area of focus for the Sooners this season as they improve their offensive performance ahead of 2024. Mateer emphasized the importance of situational awareness in his decision-making during the game.
- •Mateer completed 22 of 29 passes for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- •Oklahoma set a team-high with 467 total yards of offense.
- •The Sooners rushed for 184 yards, their best of the season.
- •Mateer did not commit any turnovers in the game.
- •Oklahoma leads by 8 points late in the contest.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — John Mateer explains aggressive approach on key late-game conversion
"John Mateer explains how situational awareness and ball security shaped his late-game throw to Rocky Beers.
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