John Mateer’s Hand Injury: Could It Derail Oklahoma’s Title Hopes and his run for the Heisman Trophy?

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According to CBS Sports, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will undergo surgery on his right hand. If that timeline holds true, Mateer will miss two critical road games, including a rivalry matchup against the No. Prior to Mateer’s injury, Oklahoma’s path to the playoff was already extremely challenging, having one of the hardest schedules in the country. Now, with Mateer’s injury, that path has gotten even harder. What Mateer’s Absence Means for His Heisman CandidacyPrior to today’s injury news, John Mateer was the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy after four games.