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Should OU Let Mateer Play?
Posted on 10/6/25 at 11:43 am
Posted on 10/6/25 at 11:43 am
Curious what everybody’s thoughts are. Word is he’s playing Saturday. Do you play Mateer to win your rivalry game or hold him out to prioritize the run to the playoffs? Obviously the committee will not hold the Texas game against OU missing Mateer, if they go on to win 9-11 games, but at the same time Texas can’t be allowed to win. I lean towards holding him out and preparing for the back half of the schedule.
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 11:46 am to Boomer00
Its not a nagging type of injury like a pulled hamstring. If he's healed, let him cook.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 11:47 am to Boomer00
Let him heal...there are bigger fish to fry. If OU wins their remaining games after Texas, there is no way the committee can keep them out.
This post was edited on 10/6/25 at 11:49 am
Posted on 10/6/25 at 11:57 am to Boomer00
If he is the better option to win you play him. OK still needs to go 9-3 to get in if they don't win the SEC. A hard schedule coming up.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:00 pm to Boomer00
Doesn’t matter.
Caldwell gonna light OU up like a Christmas tree.
Caldwell gonna light OU up like a Christmas tree.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:03 pm to Boomer00
I would prefer he play, and then let him have a well deserved rest for the game on November 22nd......
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:04 pm to Boomer00
I think OU can beat Texas without Mateer. Just run the ball, play solid defense, and have the back-up QB hit the short and medium high-percentage throws.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:10 pm to Tantal
Problem is their back up is arse.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:14 pm to Boomer00
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Obviously the committee will not hold the Texas game against OU missing Mateer, if they go on to win 9-11 games, but at the same time Texas can’t be allowed to win.
Per the committee guidelines they look at head to head results. If OU finishes with the same record as Texas and they have 1 spot left in the playoffs, Texas would get the nod over OU. So yes, they can hold that loss against OU.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:22 pm to Boomer00
I’m taking this decision very seriously. I’ll let you know after I give Coach Venables my final decision.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:22 pm to Boomer00
Yes. Only if he can throw the ball effectively. But depends on how good OU is in the trenches. Texas OLine was dominated last game.
Florida showed that a dominant DLine and a competent ground game gets the job done.
The QB just needs to make about 20 throws.
Florida showed that a dominant DLine and a competent ground game gets the job done.
The QB just needs to make about 20 throws.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:30 pm to Boomer00
What if he plays and OU still loses?
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:32 pm to TexasOnTop
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If OU finishes with the same record as Texas
OU isn't going 5-7.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:38 pm to AGGIES
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competent ground game
Well shite.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:39 pm to Boomer00
If your D is that great it shouldnt matter. Who cares if you beat Texas if you miss the playoffs, I would say the same thing if Texas was in the same spot.
Before last week I would have said our D will embarrass Hawkins just like last year but after the Fl game no idea. With Mateer at full strength think OU is favored by 5ish, without Texas is favored by 3-4 but that line will move close to a pick em by game time.
Before last week I would have said our D will embarrass Hawkins just like last year but after the Fl game no idea. With Mateer at full strength think OU is favored by 5ish, without Texas is favored by 3-4 but that line will move close to a pick em by game time.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:41 pm to Ag Zwin
If Arch were to get hurt and Caldwell did that would be one crazy media circus on the Qb controversy.
If we bench Arch its so easy to negatively recruit against and if we keep him at least you can tell guys "we stick by you when your time is ready"
If we bench Arch its so easy to negatively recruit against and if we keep him at least you can tell guys "we stick by you when your time is ready"
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:45 pm to Boomer00
My son is really good friends with someone currently at OU, that that kid is good friends with someone that lives with Mateer. Yes, Ferris Bueller type connection, but last week, I was told that he is 100% playing. I expect him to play.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:46 pm to Ag Zwin
If Arch were to get hurt and Caldwell did that would be one crazy media circus on the Qb controversy.
If we bench Arch its so easy to negatively recruit against and if we keep him at least you can tell guys "we stick by you when your time is ready"
If we bench Arch its so easy to negatively recruit against and if we keep him at least you can tell guys "we stick by you when your time is ready"
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:47 pm to TexasWranglers
The dilemma of which QB to play affects both teams this year.
I got a laugh from a Paul Finebaum quote about how a single play by Caldwell improved the Texas offense and when Arch returned to the game was unable to engineer a scoring drive.
Should have left the other kid in there until his hand goes cold.
I got a laugh from a Paul Finebaum quote about how a single play by Caldwell improved the Texas offense and when Arch returned to the game was unable to engineer a scoring drive.
Should have left the other kid in there until his hand goes cold.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:49 pm to AGGIES
You cannot fix TX line issues at this point in the season. You are what you are.
They can; however, make adjustments with Arch....quick release, slants, rollout. No deep balls...your line cannot hold blocks.
They can; however, make adjustments with Arch....quick release, slants, rollout. No deep balls...your line cannot hold blocks.
This post was edited on 10/6/25 at 12:51 pm
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