Oklahoma's John Mateer fumbles twice against Georgia in first half

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Oklahoma's John Mateer fumbles twice against Georgia in first half
Summary

In an ongoing game at Georgia, Oklahoma's John Mateer has struggled significantly. After a promising offensive drive, Mateer fumbled during a play-action bootleg, allowing Georgia's Chris Cole to scoop and score from 86 yards, pushing the score to 21-0. Following that, Mateer threw an interception, and a second fumble on a fourth-and-1 led to another Georgia touchdown before halftime. This series of turnovers has compounded Oklahoma's offensive woes as they seek to regain momentum in the game.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mateer fumbled on a crucial drive, leading to a Georgia touchdown.
  • •Two turnovers from Mateer have resulted in 14 unanswered points for Georgia.
  • •Georgia leads 28-0 with less than a minute left in the second quarter.
  • •The game is still underway, with Oklahoma trying to recover offensively.
Latest Updates
  • 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma fans demand John Mateer's benching after nightmare first half
  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ball slips out of John Mateer's hand, is recovered for 85-yard Georgia TD during Oklahoma QB's 3-TO quarter
  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — How Oklahoma's John Mateer turned near touchdown to Georgia scoop-and-score
What they're saying
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Just when it looked like Oklahoma might build some momentum against Georgia, John Mateer fumbled for a devastating scoop-and-score - that snowballed:

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Mateer had three turnovers in the first half vs. Georgia.

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The second quarter was a nightmare for Mateer.

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