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John Mateer agonized over Texas loss. A year later, he's Oklahoma's hero in upset win

John Mateer heard the noise and agonized over the memories. It didn't matter against Texas this time round. How the Oklahoma QB proved himself a hero:

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John Mateer, the Oklahoma quarterback, has been haunted by his performance against Texas last season. His struggles have raised doubts about his role as the team's starter. However, in a dramatic upset victory over the No. 1-ranked Texas team on October 10, Mateer proved his resilience and value to the Sooners. With just 19 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Mateer made two game-changing passes to secure the victory with a 47-yard field goal from Tate Sandell.

His decision to stay in the game and persevere despite his struggles has earned him recognition as a hero in the Red River Rivalry.

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