Sooners' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Mateer's Performance

19/11/2025 1 min
Sooners' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Mateer's Performance

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The Oklahoma Sooners football team faces a crucial challenge in securing a spot in the College Football Playoff, with two wins needed and a banged-up backfield. Key running backs Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock injured in the Alabama game, raising concerns for upcoming matches. Coach Venables plans to spread out offensive plays and rely more on quarterback John Mateer, who tied for the team-high ten carries in the Alabama game. The Sooners success may hinge on Mateers performance, both passing and rushing, as the teams depth at running back is also a concern.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.