Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the nation’s top players in the early weeks of the season, will have surgery to repair an injury to his throwing hand.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that Mateer, a transfer from Washington State who has led the Sooners to wins over Top 25 teams Michigan and Auburn, will have surgery on his right hand on Wednesday.

Venables said Mateer is expected to return this season.

Mateer ranks second nationally with 351.3 yards of total offense per game. He is a key reason the Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC) have risen to No. 7 in the AP Top 25.

“After consulting with medical experts, it became clear that surgery is the best option for John and his short- and long-term future,” Venables said in a news release. “He’s extremely disappointed he will miss s

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