Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19, 2025.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior wide receiver Javonnie Gibson during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Rose Bowl sweater during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior linebacker Kip Lewis During the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Freshman running back Tory Blaylock during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke and redshirt junior linebacker Kip Lewis during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer and OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle before the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
American rapper and actor 50 Cent during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt senior wide receiver Deion Burks during the game against Alabama on Dec.19.
Former OU football player Brian Bosworth during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Former OU coach Barry Switzer before the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior kicker Tate Sandell after the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Sophomore defensive back Jaydan Hardy during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Rapper and actor 50 Cent during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis with senior defensive lineman Damonic Williams during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
The Sooner Schooner during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Sophomore running back Xavier Robinson during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Boomer during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt senior wide receiver Deion Burks during the game against Alabama on Dec.19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Playoff first round paint on the field during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Sophomore defensive back Jaydan Hardy during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer with freshman offiensive lineman Michael Fasusi and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior linebacker Owen Heinecke during the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
Redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer the game against Alabama on Dec. 19.
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