"Mateer suffered the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's win over Auburn, Oklahoma said in a statement. He finished the game going 24-for-36 for 271 yards and a touchdown, and also running for another touchdown in the fourth quarter. "After consulting with medical experts, it became clear that surgery is the best option for John and his short- and long-term future," coach Brent Venables said in the release."
""He's extremely disappointed he will miss some game action but is eager to correct the issue and move forward. As he is with everything, we know he will be aggressive with his rehabilitation and work to return to the field as quickly as possible." An early favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, Mateer is expected to return at some point this season, the school said. Mateer is in his first season with Oklahoma after transferring from Washington State."
John Mateer will miss time after sustaining a hand injury that requires surgery. The injury occurred in the first quarter of Oklahoma's win over Auburn. Mateer completed 24 of 36 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown and also ran for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Coach Brent Venables said medical experts recommended surgery as the best option for Mateer's short- and long-term future. Venables added that Mateer is disappointed but intends to pursue aggressive rehabilitation to return to play as quickly as possible. Mateer, an early Heisman Trophy favorite and a transfer from Washington State, is expected to return this season. Sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. will start the next game on Oct. 4 against Kent State.
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