Before the Texas Longhorns game, the Oklahoma Sooners were the hottest team in the country, and John Mateer was the toughest man in Norman. The Little Elm native was a favorite to win the Heisman with +700 odds according to Caesars. But that Texas game changed the course and trajectory of his career. According to the playoff committee, it was a self-sabotaging move by the Sooners. Unfortunately, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian might end up paying the ultimate price.

On November 11, college football insider George Stoia III took to X and revealed details about his conversation with CFP Chair Mack Rhoades regarding Oklahoma and John Mateer’s injury:

“I asked CFP Chair Mack Rhoades about the committee’s thoughts on Oklahoma, specifically if they have discussed John Mateer’s hand injury.

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