Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is set to take the field against Texas after nursing a right hand injury sustained on September 20. His upgraded status to “probable” offers the Sooners renewed hope in one of college football’s most storied rivalries.

John Mateer, playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, confirmed his hand surgery was a success. This encouraging update has brought a sense of optimism to fans eager to see him fully recovered.

Oklahoma overcame familiar competition when it faced former Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold and No. 22 Auburn. Led by John Mateer’s 271 yards passing, the No. 11 Sooners secured a 24-17 victory on Saturday afternoon in Norman, Oklahoma.