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Sooners' Playoff Loss: Mateer's Interception Costly
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Oklahomas football team, led by quarterback John Mateer, suffered a heartbreaking loss in the College Football Playoff against Alabama. Mateers game-changing interception, thrown on second-and-long with under two minutes left in the second quarter, was a turning point that led to a defensive touchdown for the Crimson Tide. Despite Mateers impressive performance with 307 passing yards and two touchdowns, the Sooners could only manage seven points in the second half. The team finished the season 11-3 and ranked ninth nationally, but the loss left a bitter taste. The interception will serve as a crucial lesson for the Sooners as they look ahead to next season, highlighting the fine line between victory and defeat in playoff football.
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