Summary
The Oklahoma Sooners football team faces a challenge as they prepare to play the Texas Longhorns in the upcoming "Red River Rivalry" game. Their usual starting quarterback, John Mateer, is recovering from surgery and may not be ready to play, so the team is considering using sophomore Michael Hawkins instead.
Key Facts
- Oklahoma Sooners are ranked No. 6 and will play against the Texas Longhorns.
- John Mateer, Oklahoma's starting quarterback, had surgery on his hand and may sit out.
- Head coach Brett Venables is considering Michael Hawkins as the starting quarterback.
- Hawkins performed well in a recent game against Kent State.
- Mateer has thrown for over 1,200 yards this season and is considered a Heisman Trophy contender.
- Coach Venables suggests Mateer may not take enough preparation time to play this weekend.
