Oklahoma offense struggles again in loss to Michigan as concerns grow
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Oklahoma's offense remains in disarray following a 17-10 loss to Michigan on September 9. The Sooners' struggles included inconsistent play from quarterback John Mateer, who completed just 17 of 33 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown and an interception. Coach Brent Venables highlighted the team's inability to capitalize on opportunities during the game, noting their 3-for-13 conversion on third downs. Oklahoma scored touchdowns on only 24 of its last 124 possessions against Power Four competition, raising significant concerns as they prepare to face tougher opponents in the SEC starting with Georgia and Texas. The Sooners have dropped to No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll following the defeat.
- •Oklahoma scored touchdowns on only 24 of their last 124 possessions.
- •Mateer struggles with accuracy and timing, but remains determined to improve.
- •Oklahoma had 289 total yards and only 44 rushing yards against Michigan.
- •The Sooners fell to No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll after the loss.
- •Upcoming games against Georgia and Texas could define their season.
- 6:09 PMCBS Sports — Can Oklahoma's broken offense be fixed? Brent Venables, John Mateer confident in turnaround after slow start
"Dating back to last season against Power Four competition, the Sooners have failed to produce offensively
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