Oklahoma’s QB1, John Mateer, delivered one of the most stunningly poor performances of the season in Week 4, collapsing against Georgia in a brutal 41-13 loss. The Sooners were already down 14-0 in the second quarter when Mateer’s struggles truly began, setting the stage for a game that saw his team fall into a deep hole they couldn’t climb out of.
Mateer’s Meltdown Against Georgia Was Brutal
Talk about a disaster. Mateer coughed up one of the worst fumbles you’ll ever see, somehow turning a third-and-goal situation into a Georgia defensive touchdown. Just like that, any glimmer of momentum Oklahoma might have had completely evaporated. But he wasn’t done, not by a long shot. Mateer then tossed an interception and, adding insult to injury, dropped the ball *again*, practically gifting Georgia an 11-yard touchdown drive. The damage was done early and decisively: Oklahoma found themselves trailing a staggering 28-0 by halftime. Coach Brent Venables even admitted he considered benching Mateer at the half, but with backup Whitt Newbauer never having played real snaps, it seems the Sooners are simply stuck. Mateer might have managed to pump up his stat line in garbage time, fighting back when the game was already over, but the dysfunction is clear, and he’s right at the heart of it.
Iowa Pulled a Stunner That Changes Everything
While Oklahoma was melting down, No. 17 Iowa was pulling off an absolute magic trick against No. 18 Michigan at Michigan Stadium, snagging their first win there since 2010. For the first 40 minutes, it was a classic Kirk Ferentz grind, with the Hawkeyes only staying within striking distance thanks to a massive 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Then, Hank Brown decided it was his time to shine. He delivered one of the program’s all-time great plays, a game-winning touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee with *no time left* on the clock. This wasn’t just a win; it launched the Hawkeyes straight into the Big Ten title and postseason conversation. With conference frontrunners Ohio State and Oregon already taking losses, Iowa could absolutely crash the party. You gotta love college football, right?
Florida Crushes Ole Miss, ACC Race Gets Wild
Elsewhere in Week 4, Florida absolutely crushed Ole Miss, announcing their return in a big way. And the ACC race? It totally flipped on its head after Wake Forest managed to upset Louisville. The big games keep coming, too. No. 10 LSU is looking to get back on track against No. 23 Texas A&M in Baton Rouge. And get this: No. 20 Oregon and No. 12 USC are squaring off with control of the Big Ten title race on the line. It’s shaping up to be another wild weekend of college football.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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