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No. 24 Oklahoma Tries to Rebound From Michigan Loss Against New Mexico
Brent Venables said the Sooners must fix offensive mistakes after John Mateer’s uneven game and will lean on MacKenzie Alleyne with Trell Harris sidelined.
On Tuesday, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle addressed the team's 17-10 loss against Michigan on Saturday. Venables emphasized the need to improve fundamental execution and respond to the disappointment.
Arbuckle described quarterback John Mateer's performance as "uneven," noting he completed 51% of his passes for 189 yards. Mateer's fourth-quarter interception turned the game in Michigan's favor.
Fifth-Year wide receiver Trell Harris will be sidelined for the "foreseeable future" following a hit in Saturday's game. Junior wide receiver MacKenzie Alleyne is expected to step into his place after scoring the Sooners' lone touchdown against the Wolverines.
The Sooners look to rebound against New Mexico this Saturday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Venables stressed that the team must focus on responding to the loss rather than dwelling on past performance.
With the margin of error for the College Football Playoff now thin, the Sooners face a challenging stretch including showdowns with Texas in the next three weeks. Venables remains committed to the current coaching staff despite the setback.