One of the biggest games on the Week 7 slate in college football pits two rivals against each other. Oklahoma football and Texas football will square off in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, with very different but equally important implications for both sides.

The biggest story coming into this game has been off the field. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the current favorites to win the Heisman Trophy, underwent hand surgery following the Sooners' win over Auburn on Sept. 20 and missed last week's game against Kent State.

On Thursday, Oklahoma got some good news on its quarterback. Mateer is likely to attempt to play on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

“Sources: Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is in line to attempt to play against Texas on Saturday,” Thamel rep

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