Mateer Throws 2 Touchdown Passes, No. 24 Oklahoma Looks Shaky Again in 14-6 Win over New Mexico
John Mateer threw for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns as Oklahoma’s defense held New Mexico to 185 total yards.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Oklahoma Sooners defeated the New Mexico Lobos 14-6 in Norman, rebounding from a loss to Michigan the previous week.
- While quarterback John Mateer threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, the Sooners' offense struggled to generate consistent momentum, managing only 61 rushing yards on 32 carries.
- Defensively, Oklahoma limited New Mexico to 116 passing yards and 69 rushing yards, though kicker Tate Sandell missed a 41-yard field goal attempt before halftime.
- Due to broadcast conflicts, the game aired on ESPN News instead of the originally planned ESPN2, causing confusion for fans seeking the matchup.
- The Sooners now prepare for a challenging stretch of their schedule, with the team set to face Georgia on September 26, 2026.
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John Mateer Needed The Crowd To Tell Him That One Of His Wide Receivers Was WIDE OPEN For A Touchdown
Oklahoma barely escaped with a win over New Mexico during the college football game on Saturday. John Mateer made an extremely awkward admission after the game. He only knew one of his wide receivers was wide open for a touchdown because the crowd let him know. An elite college football quarterback should not need help […]
Lobos battle No. 24 Oklahoma but fall 14-6 in first road game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Lobos walked into Norman looking for a statement against the No. 24 Oklahoma Sooners. They didn't get the win, but they showed they could hang with one of college football's top programs. UNM's first road game of the season turned into a defensive battle Saturday, with the Lobos keeping [...]
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No. 24 Oklahoma wins low-scoring battle over New Mexico
John Mateer threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns as No. 24 Oklahoma avoided an upset with a 14-6 win over New Mexico on Saturday in Norman, Okla. The Sooners led 7-6 at the half, but stretched the lead on Isaiah Sategna's 53-yard touchdown catch midway through the third quarter, then the defense held off
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