NORMAN, Okla — Oklahoma has taken a critical step in its quest to reach the College Football Playoff.

John Mateer threw two touchdown passes, and the eighth-ranked Sooners defeated No. 23 Missouri 17-6 on Saturday.

The Sooners, coming off road wins over Tennessee and Alabama, claimed their third straight victory over a ranked opponent and their fifth over a team that was ranked when they played. The Sooners (9-2, 5-2 SEC, No. 8 CFP) likely will make the playoff field with a win at home against LSU next Saturday.

Oklahoma gained just 276 total yards. It wasn't flashy, but the Sooners got what they needed,

“Winning is is the goal, and all that matters," Mateer said. "Some people say we should win pretty. That’s (Missouri) a good defense, and that’s a good team. So I’m proud of the guys,

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