Oklahoma focuses on next game after Texas win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners look to maintain momentum following their recent victory over the Texas Longhorns. Quarterback John Mateer emphasizes the importance of staying focused after the team's past experiences with letdowns following key wins. Oklahoma hopes to avoid a repeat of last year's post-Texas challenges, where they narrowly defeated UCF and lost to Kansas and Oklahoma State. The Sooners are preparing to face the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats next, aiming to treat the Texas win as a foundation for the remainder of the season.
- •Oklahoma defeated Texas for the first time since 2023.
- •The team aims to avoid a post-Texas letdown similar to last season.
- •Mateer stresses the need for continual focus and accountability.
- •Oklahoma plays No. 15 Kentucky next in their upcoming matchup.
- •The victory over Texas provided a much-needed confidence boost.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma determined to avoid post-Texas hangover
"John Mateer says Oklahoma must avoid complacency after beating Texas and stay focused on the season ahead.
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