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How Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer can still leave his mark on the program

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer still has a chance to cement his legacy as part of the Sooners' storied quarterback tradition, despite a season marked by inconsistency. After entering the year as a Heisman hopeful, Mateer’s production dipped following a thumb injury last season, which limited his effectiveness even as he helped Oklahoma reach the College Football Playoff.

This year, his struggles with accuracy and turnovers—including a costly fourth-quarter interception against Michigan—have overshadowed his clutch performances, such as a game-winning 58-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Sategna in last year’s win over LSU and a late drive-setting touchdown pass to Sategna against Texas this season. His ability to deliver under pressure, like the game-winning rushing touchdowns against Auburn and Tennessee last year, remains a bright spot amid a mixed bag of results, including losses to Michigan and Georgia where his turnovers proved decisive.

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