John Mateer leads Oklahoma to victory over Texas with clutch passes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer made crucial late-game throws to secure a 27-24 victory against No. 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl on October 10. With just 19 seconds left in the game, Mateer completed back-to-back passes to Isaiah Sategna, setting up Tate Sandell's 47-yard game-winning field goal. This win marked Oklahoma's first victory over Texas when the Longhorns were ranked number one, ending a streak of four previous losses. Mateer's performance comes after facing criticism for earlier games this season and a disappointing outing against Texas last year, which he had dwelled on for nearly a year.
- •Oklahoma improves to 3-2, 0-1 SEC after the win.
- •Mateer completed 18 of 26 passes for 155 yards.
- •Oklahoma scored 20 points in the second half, 17 in the fourth quarter.
- •The Sooners' defense contributed significantly, including a pick-6.
- •Sandell's field goal secured the upset victory with time running out.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — John Mateer's clutch throws lead to redemption and OU win over Texas
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — John Mateer agonized over Texas loss. A year later, he's Oklahoma's hero in upset win
"John Mateer heard the noise and agonized over the memories. It didn't matter against Texas this time round. How the Oklahoma QB proved himself a hero:
"John Mateer earns his redemption with clutch throws leading to Oklahoma's win over No. 1 Texas.
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John Mateer earns his redemption with clutch throws leading to Oklahoma's win over No. 1 Texas.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 2:40 AMJohn Mateer agonized over Texas loss. A year later, he's Oklahoma's hero in upset win
John Mateer heard the noise and agonized over the memories. It didn't matter against Texas this time round. How the Oklahoma QB proved himself a hero:
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