The next challenge on the Gamecocks schedule takes the form of a top 15 ranked Oklahoma Sooners squad who comes to Williams-Brice Stadium for the first time in

However, Mateer returned to action just 17 days after his hand surgery, performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles. He was cleared by Oklahoma's medical team on Thursday. It was a heroic effort to return for Red River, as it was expected that Mateer would miss 2-4 games instead of just one, but he played poorly against Texas.

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to face South Carolina on the road this Saturday, following a tumultuous week after their loss to Texas.

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables tried to turn the page to this Saturday's game at South Carolina (11:45, SEC Network) at his weekly press confer