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“Overrated”: Skip Bayless Goes All Out Against Oklahoma OC as Sooners Face ‘Season-Killing Loss’ vs Michigan

The Oklahoma Sooners massively hurt their College Football Playoff qualification chances by losing 17-10 to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in Ann Arbor. After a massive 51-0 win over UTEP in the season opener, the loss surprised many.
“Overrated”: Skip Bayless Goes All Out Against Oklahoma OC as Sooners Face ‘Season-Killing Loss’ vs Michigan

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“Overrated”: Skip Bayless Goes All Out Against Oklahoma OC as Sooners Face ‘Season-Killing Loss’ vs Michigan

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‘Oklahoma Fans, You’re Stuck’ — Paul Finebaum Labels John Mateer a ‘Complete Bust,’ Slams AD’s Decision To Extend Brent Venables’ Contract

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has had a messy start to the 2026 season after an initially promising first season in Norman, during which he led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff. Mateer cracked against an unrelenting Georgia Bulldogs defense, committing three turnovers during a lopsided 41-13 loss in Week 5 in Athens.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer disappointed in early season struggles

John Mateer says his early-season struggles are disappointing but remains focused on improving and meeting expectations.

John Mateer, Sooners have opportunity to salvage season against No. 1 Texas

Despite the lack of a consistent offense and a turnover-prone quarterback, the Sooners still have everything they want in front of them. However, they need to rattle off eight-straight games to continue those season-long aspirations — and it starts with a battle against the top-ranked team that has dominated the Sooners the past two seasons in the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma football enters the 2026 ...

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John Mateer says last year's Texas game taught him a lot

John Mateer says last year's Texas game taught him valuable lessons as he prepares for another Red River showdown.

John Mateer's Toughest Memory as Oklahoma's Quarterback Could Serve for a Big Rebound

Mateer's game against Texas last year was disastrous, but the bad experience could provide perspective for the struggling quarterback to get back on track.

“So Oklahoma Fans, You’re Stuck!”: Paul Finebaum Doubles Down on Brent Venables Criticism After Humiliating Loss to Georgia

Georgia just dominated Oklahoma last Saturday, beating Brent Venables and the Sooners convincingly 41-13. The team has now fallen to 2-2 as the Sooners see their College Football Playoff chances slipping even further.

Oklahoma's One Big Thing Might Be Too Big to Overcome Against No. 1 Texas

The Sooners are 0-2 against Power 4 teams and haven't been able to move the football, and the Longhorns' defense looks better than ever coming into the Red River Rivalry.

John Mateer learned the most in last year’s Red River matchup. He’s hoping that pays off Saturday vs. No. 1 Texas

Despite entering last year’s Red River Rivalry game with a surgically-repaired hand, John Mateer blamed his eyes for his miscues. This year entering the Cotton Bowl, he’s got a healthy hand, but is still struggling with his eyes. As the Mateer, Oklahoma football’s starting quarterback, and the Sooners enter Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. kickoff in Dallas against No. 1 Texas, he’s learned a lot about ...

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Texas Could Force Oklahoma Into a Quarterback Decision on Saturday

With the Oklahoma offense already struggling to start the season, the Texas Longhorns could make things really interesting on Saturday.

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Oklahoma's OL 'ready to get after it' after sluggish beginning

John Mateer says Oklahoma's offensive line remains united and ready to respond after a slow start.

Staff Picks: Can Oklahoma Pull a Red River Upset Against No. 1 Texas?

The Sooners enter this year's Red River Rivalry as underdogs looking to avoid a third straight defeat to the Longhorns.

3 Keys for the Oklahoma Sooners offense vs. No. 1 Texas Longhorns

The Oklahoma Sooners offense faces a tough test against one of the best defenses in college football on Saturday. How can they attack Texas?

Does Oklahoma's Offense Have Any Surprises in Store for Texas?

The Sooners have a tall task ahead of them against the Longhorn defense in the Red River Rivalry.

Why No. 1 Texas isn’t overlooking unranked Oklahoma

Last year’s Red River Rivalry provides a blueprint for how the Sooners can upset the Longhorns.

Oklahoma Sooners Football vs. Texas Game Preview, Notes, Odds and Broadcast Info

Unranked Oklahoma enters the Cotton Bowl as a heavy underdog, seeking a historic defensive stand to upset top-ranked Texas in this high-stakes Red River Rivalry clash

Red River Rivalry Predictions: 5 Projections for Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns

Anything can happen in college football rivalry games, which is why Saturday’s clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns […]

Why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s road game struggles are concerning

A look at why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s statistics on the road are concerning.

Jake Butt Wants Michigan to Bench Bryce Underwood

From the source Michigan's bye week opened a quarterback debate, and Jake Butt picked a side before Penn State. #GoBlue

Oklahoma somehow came out of the bye week even more injured

There’s something important the Sooners aren’t doing right.

Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh's struggling unit gets called out

For years, Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh’s exceptional track record allowed him to largely escape blame, even when the Sooners struggled to score. He's getting plenty of criticism heading into Saturday's game against Texas in Dallas

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It was published on September 13, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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