John Mateer Throws Two Touchdowns While Oklahoma’s Defense Allows Just Six Points, Strengthening the Sooners’ CFP Position
NORMAN, Okla. | No. 8 Oklahoma continued its march toward the College Football Playoff with a gritty, defense-first 17–6 victory over No. 23 Missouri on Saturday. Quarterback John Mateer delivered two touchdown passes, but it was the Sooners’ imposing defensive unit that stole the show, holding the Tigers without a touchdown and shutting down one of the SEC’s most physical offenses.With the win, Oklahoma (10–1) continues to solidify its standing inside the top ten, positioning itself as a legitimate contender for a CFP berth entering the final stretch of the regular season. Missouri (8–3), meanwhile, saw its momentum blunted after failing to reach the end zone for the first time this season.
SOONERS STRIKE EARLY BEHIND MATEER
Oklahoma opened the scoring with a sharp, 74-yard drive capped by Mateer’s precision strike to the back corner of the end zone. The sophomore quarterback maintained steady control from the pocket, mixing intermediate throws with timely check-downs to keep Missouri’s defense off balance.Mateer’s second touchdown pass came late in the second quarter, pushing the Sooners ahead 14–3 and providing all the cushion the defense needed.
