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John Mateer's Struggles: Injury or Inconsistency | Oklahoma Sooners Football News
Was John Mateer’s 2025 struggles all due to that thumb injury—or was he already slipping before it hit? Former Sooner coach Gundy argues Mateer’s inconsistency showed up even at Washington State, and SEC defenses would’ve exposed it anyway. He praises Mateer’s flashes but calls his erratic throws uncharacteristic of elite QBs. While Mateer started with hype—breaking Baker Mayfield’s debut record—he spiraled after the Auburn injury, posting 14 TDs to 11 INTs. The truth? Likely both: the injury hurt, but his pre-injury flaws and tougher competition played a role. Gundy’s tough love may be fair…
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