Venables discusses potential QB change amid Oklahoma's loss to Georgia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables indicated discussions about benching quarterback John Mateer at halftime following the Sooners' 41-13 loss to No. 2 Georgia. Mateer committed multiple turnovers, contributing to a 28-0 deficit at the half. He finished the game with 231 passing yards, two touchdowns, an interception, and two fumbles. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle stated that despite the struggles, they felt Mateer was the best option to win. The Sooners have a bye week before facing No. 1 Texas on October 10.
- •Oklahoma lost 41-13 to No. 2 Georgia.
- •Mateer turned the ball over three times in the second quarter.
- •Venables mentioned discussing a QB change at halftime.
- •Oklahoma faces No. 1 Texas in two weeks.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Venables discussed benching QB John Mateer at halftime of Oklahoma's 41-13 loss to No. 2 Georgia
"Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables says there were discussions about benching quarterback John Mateer at halftime in the Sooners’ 41-13 loss to No. 2 Georgia. It was a tough day for Mateer, who turned the ball over on three consecutive drives in the second quarter, helping Georgia to a 28-0 lead by halftime. “It’s something that, you know, we discussed," Venables said after the loss.
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