"Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has been upgraded to probable on the SEC availability report, a signal he's set to attempt to play against Texas on Saturday just 17 days after surgery on a broken bone on his throwing hand. Mateer's push to return this week has continued this week, with sources telling ESPN that he's continued to practice and has progressed enough to put himself in position to attempt to play."
"The ambiguity over Mateer's ability to both play and thrive is expected to run up until kickoff, as sources told ESPN that Mateer's pain level and ability to grip the ball will be watched closely. A return to the field against Texas would be in line with the most aggressive timelines of a potential comeback. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables began the week by saying on Monday that he assumed Mateer wouldn't be available."
"Mateer emerged as Heisman favorite in first month of the season. He injured the hand in the first quarter of a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. He played the rest of the game and threw for 271 yards. He's missed just one game since surgery on Sept. 24, as OU had a bye and blew out Kent State 44-0. Michael Hawkins Jr. started in the Kent game and threw three touchdown passes."
John Mateer was upgraded to probable on the SEC availability report to attempt to play against Texas 17 days after surgery for a broken bone. Mateer practiced and progressed enough to attempt to play. Pain and grip will be monitored through kickoff. A return against Texas fits the most aggressive comeback timeline. Coach Brent Venables initially assumed Mateer would not be available and later listed him questionable before upgrading him to probable. Mateer injured the hand Sept. 20 vs. Auburn but finished the game, throwing for 271 yards. He has missed one game since surgery, when Michael Hawkins Jr. started and threw three touchdown passes.
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