No. 11 Oklahoma loses 17-10 to Michigan in Ann Arbor
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners lost 17-10 to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday at The Big House. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer struggled to find rhythm, completing 17 of 33 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Mateer threw an interception that set up a decisive Michigan touchdown with 7:53 remaining. While Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers caught six passes for 94 yards, the offense failed to sustain drives and turned the ball over on downs late. The loss leaves the Sooners at 0-1 as they prepare for a home game against New Mexico next Saturday. During the game, Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis exited the field in the first half with a knee injury and did not return.
- •Oklahoma fell to Michigan 17-10 in front of 111,240 fans.
- •John Mateer finished with 189 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •Tight end Rocky Beers led the Sooners with 94 receiving yards on six catches.
- •Linebacker Kip Lewis left the game during the first half with a knee injury.
- •Oklahoma hosts New Mexico for its next game on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
- 8:30 PMCBS Sports — Oklahoma has a John Mateer problem: No. 11 Sooners' loss to Michigan raises bigger concerns
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — OU football fails first test at Michigan as John Mateer, Sooners miss mark | 5 takeaways
"John Mateer completed just one of his final eight passes as offensive struggles resurfaced in Ann Arbor, raising serious concerns for Oklahoma ahead of matchups with Georgia and Texas
"The Oklahoma Sooners fell 17-10 to the Michigan Wolverines as John Mateer struggled and the offense failed to find rhythm. See OU football takeaways.
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External links- CBS SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:30 PMOklahoma has a John Mateer problem: No. 11 Sooners' loss to Michigan raises bigger concerns
John Mateer completed just one of his final eight passes as offensive struggles resurfaced in Ann Arbor, raising serious concerns for Oklahoma ahead of matchups with Georgia and Texas
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:15 PMOU football fails first test at Michigan as John Mateer, Sooners miss mark | 5 takeaways
The Oklahoma Sooners fell 17-10 to the Michigan Wolverines as John Mateer struggled and the offense failed to find rhythm. See OU football takeaways.
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