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Oklahoma football struggles in 14-6 win over New Mexico as John Mateer hears fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:21 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Oklahoma football struggles in 14-6 win over New Mexico as John Mateer hears fans

Summary

Oklahoma's football team secured a 14-6 victory against New Mexico on Saturday evening, improving to 2-1 this season. Quarterback John Mateer, who faced criticism for his performance, admitted he relied on fans' shouts to identify an open receiver. This revelation raised concerns among fans about his ability to read defenses, especially with an upcoming game against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Sooners' next matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 pm ET.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma wins 14-6 at home against New Mexico on September 20.
•John Mateer threw two touchdown passes but struggles to read defenses.
•Concerns about Mateer's performance have grown since last season.
•Oklahoma’s next game is against Georgia on September 27 at 3:30 pm ET.

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5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma football news: John Mateer's ugly confession about fans 'screaming'

What they're saying

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On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma football program had about as ugly a win as you will ever see with a 14-6 home victory over New Mexico. Any concerns about quarterback John Mateer and the offense from last week’s game against the Michigan Wolverines were only exacerbated in this one, although the Sooners did improve to 2-1 on the season. Mateer […] The post Oklahoma football news: John Mateer's ugly confession about fans 'screaming' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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