Summary
The Oklahoma Sooners played their first game without their star quarterback, John Mateer, due to his injury, and won against Kent State. Michael Hawkins Jr. stepped in for Mateer, doing well in his first start. Coach Brent Venables confirmed that Mateer is still recovering and will not play against Texas in the Red River Rivalry.
Key Facts
- John Mateer, Oklahoma's star quarterback, is out due to surgery on his broken right hand.
- Sophomore quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. started in Mateer's place and led the team to a 44-0 win over Kent State.
- Hawkins recorded 162 passing yards and four total touchdowns in the game.
- Oklahoma will face Texas next in the Red River Rivalry.
- Coach Brent Venables does not expect Mateer to be ready to play against Texas.
- The Sooners will play five ranked opponents in their remaining six games after Texas.
- Oklahoma's defense ranks third in points allowed per game in college football.
