Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer revealed the truth behind his injury rumor before facing Texas in the Red River Rivalry.

STILLWATER — The Oklahoma State football recruiting staff has had a good week on the homefront. After reeling Berryhill’s Aiden Martin back into the 2026 recruiting class Tuesday, the Cowboys picked up a commitment from Owasso’s Julius Wilson on Wednesday.

The Sooners' big guys may be young up front, but they showed grit in a hostile environment at Tennessee, boosting confidence for a crucial November run.

The Longhorns already had two losses under their belt in matchups against Ohio State and Florida. Overtime wins over SEC bottom-feeders Kentucky and Mississippi State only added to the frustration. Oklahoma lost to Texas and dropped at home against Ole Miss two weeks later as the offense grinded to a halt.

The Oklahoma Sooners have made the running game a bigger priority in recent weeks. And it's been the best part of their offense. In particular, sophomore running back Xavier Robinson has helped the offense find a new gear since getting worked into the rotation over the last three games.

Lane Kiffin and Co. remain in the mix for the Magnolia State running back, multiple elite programs in pursuit.

The Oklahoma football team scored a big win on Saturday night over the Tennessee Volunteers in one of the marquee matchups of Week 10 of the college football season. Both teams entered the game ranked inside the top 20,

Tennessee football failed to meet the moment with a spot in the playoffs on the line. The Vols beat themselves in more ways than one in a 33-24 loss to Oklahoma.