New Mexico Lobos at Oklahoma Sooners
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Mateer throws 2 touchdown passes, No. 24 Oklahoma looks shaky again in 14-6 win over New Mexico
The Sooners (2-1), who were coming off a loss to Michigan and open SEC play at No. 2 Georgia next week, were able to limit the high-scoring Lobos to 69 yards rushing and 185 yards of total offense — and just two field goals.
Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone stuffed New Mexico running back Scottre Humphrey on fourth-and-1 at the Oklahoma 17 with 2:58 left, and the Sooners were able to convert on third down moments later to help them run out the clock.
Oklahoma jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a 29-yard scoring pass from Mateer to tight end Hayden Hansen early in the second quarter, but the Lobos answered with a pair of field goals. Boos erupted when Oklahoma took the air out of the ball in the final seconds of the first half, and All-American kicker Tate Sandell missed a 41-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
After the Sooners forced a quick punt to start the second half, Mateer led them on a 70-yard drive, capping it with a 53-yard TD pass to Isaiah Sategna that gave the home team some breathing room for the first time in the game.
Toa Fa'avae had 79 yards passing for the Lobos, who blew out Central Michigan to open the season, then piled up the points in a 70-7 whipping of Mercyhurst last week.
Oklahoma: The Sooners struggled to bounce back from their loss to Michigan, which led to a 13-spot tumble in the AP Top 25.
Oklahoma: Plays at No. 2 Georgia on Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch New Mexico Lobos vs. Oklahoma Sooners?
- TV Channel: Lobos at Sooners 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPNEWS.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 13:49 | Hayden Hansen 29 Yd pass from John Mateer (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 4:00 | Grant Glasgow 24 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:48 | Grant Glasgow 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:05 | Isaiah Sategna III 53 Yd pass from John Mateer (Tate Sandell Kick) |
Statistics
 UNM |
 OU |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 3-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 185 | Total Yards | 299 |
| 116 | Passing | 238 |
| 8/19 | Comp/Att | 19/26 |
| 6.1 | Yards per pass | 9.2 |
| 69 | Rushing | 61 |
| 38 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
| 1.8 | Yards per rush | 1.9 |
| 8-55 | Penalties | 7-50 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 34:08 | Possession | 25:52 |
Game Information
Location: Norman, OK
Attendance: 83,423 · Capacity:
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