Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer hasn’t been the same since having surgery on his right hand.The Washington State transfer got off to a hot start this season, creating buzz and being mentioned as a Heisman contender.

John Mateer and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners are 6-1 through seven games this season. Their only loss came to the Texas Longhorns in Week 7. They will now face the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels in Week 9.

The Sooners and Rebels are getting set for action in a pivotal Week 9 matchup. It's arguably the best game of the week, pitting the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners against the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels in a contest that will have College Football Playoff implications.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer has risen to be a top NFL Draft prospect. His family had a lot to do with his success. Here's what you need to know.

The Sooners invested heavily in Mateer over the offseason when he transferred from Washington State, making him one of the most highly-paid players in the country, according to 247Sports. Early on, the Little Elm, Texas, native has lived up to the hype. Heading into Week 7, Mateer ranked No. 2 nationally in total offense per game.

The Oklahoma Sooners have been off to a hot start in the college football season. The Sooners are 4-0 with big wins over the Michigan Wolverines and the Auburn Tigers. One big reason behind the success of the Sooners this season has been the play of quarterback John Mateer.

Oklahoma came in leading the nation in yards allowed at 193 and kept the pressure up against the Gamecocks. Defensive end Taylor Wein sniffed out a fake punt pass by South Carolina’s Mason Love and got the interception. Five plays later, Mateer found Isaiah Sategna III for a 20-yard TD and a 24-7 lead.

The Oklahoma Sooners had a bad game on offense from quarterback John Mateer, and head coach Brent Venables kind of let him know about it.