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John Mateer struggles again as Oklahoma faces Kentucky in college football

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

John Mateer struggles again as Oklahoma faces Kentucky in college football

Summary

Oklahoma's football team played against Kentucky in Norman, Oklahoma, on October 17, 2026. The game saw a late interception by quarterback John Mateer that led to a pick-six by Kentucky's Jordan Castell, giving the Wildcats a 21-13 lead with 1:25 remaining. Despite Mateer's 270 passing yards and a touchdown, he threw three interceptions, negatively impacting his team's performance. The loss drops Oklahoma's record to 3-3, severely affecting their College Football Playoff aspirations. Oklahoma will next face Mississippi State in Week 8.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma trails Kentucky 21-13 late in the fourth quarter.
•Mateer's interception for a touchdown shifts momentum to Kentucky.
•Oklahoma drops to 3-3 following this defeat.
•Mateer has three interceptions during the game.
•Next, Oklahoma faces Mississippi State in Week 8.

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Oklahoma football welcomed the Kentucky Wildcats to Norman, Oklahoma in a sneaky-tough game that came after coach Brent Venables was patted on the back for his win over Texas . Oklahoma legend Gerald McCoy was among those trolling the Longhorns after the Sooners’ big win, but the tables turned against Kentucky as quarterback John Mateer made […] The post Oklahoma’s John Mateer throws away another game with brutal interception appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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