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 says his throwing is the same since returning from thumb surgery, but the results say something's off with the Sooners' quarterback

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 head coach Brent Venables shrugged off any concerns that his quarterback's surgically-repaired thumb is affecting his play.

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.