NORMAN — OU football quarterback John Mateer is trending toward playing in the Red River Rivalry.

Mateer was upgraded to probable to play vs. Texas on the second SEC availability report released Thursday night.

Mateer, who was questionable on Wednesday, is recovering from surgery on a broken bone in his right (throwing) hand that took place over two weeks ago. If Mateer plays against the Longhorns , it'd be 17 days post-surgery.

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