NORMAN, Okla. — No. 18 Michigan outlasted No. 15 Michigan 24-13 behind a strong effort from quarterback John Mateer. The Washington State transfer was critical, posting 266 yards passing, 74 yards rushing and all three Oklahoma touchdowns in the win.
The Sooners had the ball late in the fourth quarter and were able to string together a massive 15-play, 69-yard drive to set up a game-sealing 21-yard field goal by kicker Tate Sandell that pushed the lead to two scores. Twelve of Oklahoma’s 16 plays on the drive were rushes.
Michigan played on its heels for much of the night as the dual-threat Mateer caused issues for their defense. The Wolverines trailed 14-0 at the end of the second quarter, but a 75-yard rushing score by running back Justice Haynes helped get them back into the game. Mateer, however, took advantage of a short field for his third touchdown.
Returning receiver Deion Burks and converted tight end Jaren Kanek emerged as Mateer’s favorite targets in the win as they combined for 170 yards and a touchdown on 12 combined catches in the win. Linebacker Kendal Daniels also recorded 2.5 tackles for loss in a strong performance.
True freshman Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was poised in the pocket but completed only 9 of 24 passes for 142 yards in his first road game. Michigan running back Justice Haynes added 125 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Wolverines had eight tackles for loss of their own in the loss.
Read on below for takeaways from Oklahoma’s big win over Michigan on Saturday.
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