Oklahoma redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for three touchdowns in the Sooners’ 24-13 win over No. 15 Michigan on Saturday night at Gaylord Family, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Dual-Threat Performance
Mateer completed 21 of 34 passes (62%) for 270 yards and one touchdown, while also leading the team in rushing with 19 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
Opening Drive Impact: Directed a 12-play, 75-yard opening drive capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass to Deion Burks.
First Half Spark: Scored on a 2-yard run just before halftime to make it 14-0.
Second Half Control: Added a 10-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter to extend the lead to 21-7.
Game-Sealing Drive: Led a 16-play, 78-yard fourth-quarter drive that