Oklahoma Sooners defeated Michigan Wolverines 24-13 behind quarterback John Mateer, who accounted for all three Sooners’ touchdowns with 266 passing yards and 74 rushing yards. A late 15-play, 69-yard drive, dominated by the run, set up a game-sealing field goal by Tate Sandell.
Final: Oklahoma 24, Michigan 13
The No. 13 Wolverines traveled to Oklahoma hoping to notch their third win in nearly two years against SEC-caliber teams, but the No. 24 Sooners proved too strong. Transfer quarterback Mateer was the centerpiece of Oklahoma’s effort, throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. His top target, Deion Burks, caught seven passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, treating the matchup as a personal challenge against the program that never extended him an offer.
Michigan’s offense struggled to gain traction. True freshman Underwood, the nation’s No. 1 recruit, faced a tough road test in only his second career start. He finished 9-for-24 for 142 yards, showing glimpses of talent with a 22-yard completion to Semaj Morgan on the first play and a 44-yard deep ball to Donaven McCulley in the second half. But mistakes and miscommunication plagued the Wolverines. A crucial third-and-2 at the Oklahoma 14 ended in chaos, as Underwood’s throw went to McCulley, who was blocked, while Justice Haynes braced for a handoff that never came.
Final#Sooners (2-0)
— The Franchise Sports (@FranchiseOK) September 7, 2025
John Mateer 21/34 270 yards TD INT, 74 rushing yards 2TD
Deion Burks 7 catches 101 yards TD
408 total yards#Wolverines (1-1)
Bryce Underwood 9/24 142 yards
Justice Haynes 125 yards TD
Donaven McCulley 3 catches 91 yards
288 total yards pic.twitter.com/6e8vgy5LDY
Michigan also struggled with missed chances. Dominic Zvada pushed a 32-yard field goal wide in the first half, and the team had to settle for two more field goals despite Haynes’ explosive 75-yard touchdown run to start the second half. Frustration boiled over on the sideline, where Underwood and Haynes were briefly seen in a heated exchange.
Ultimately, Oklahoma’s combination of a precise passing attack, strong rushing, and stifling defense proved too much for the Wolverines. Mateer’s control of the game and the Sooners’ balanced approach led to a 24-13 win at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
