The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Michigan Wolverines 24-13 on Saturday night in a key Oklahoma Michigan football matchup, propelled by quarterback John Mateer and a crucial missed kick by Michigan.
Chris Fowler Announcer Jinx and Missed Field Goal
In the second quarter, with Oklahoma leading by seven, Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada lined up for a 32-yard field goal. Announcer Chris Fowler praised the kicker’s reliability on the broadcast.
“Well, Dominic Zvada usually gets points when he goes out there to kick field goals,” Fowler stated. “He’s an All-American kicker. Bombs them from 50-plus easily.
This is a chip shot of 32 to get the Wolverines on the board.”
Immediately following the commentary, Zvada missed the kick, keeping Michigan off the scoreboard. The Dominic Zvada missed field goal was a rare misstep for the kicker, who had previously made 33 of 37 attempts from inside 40 yards.
Fowler acknowledged the potential Chris Fowler announcer jinx on the air. “I know I’m gonna hear about it. Let’s talk about his technique and not what the announcer said,” he remarked to his broadcast partner, Kirk Herbstreit.
John Mateer Leads Sooners’ Offensive Attack
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer commanded the offense with both his arm and his legs. He was responsible for all three of the Sooners’ touchdowns, throwing for one and rushing for two more.
The detailed John Mateer stats included completing 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and an interception. He also added 74 rushing yards.
His primary target was Deion Burks, who finished with seven catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Final Score in Oklahoma Michigan Football Game
The Sooners established an early lead, heading into halftime with a 14-0 advantage. The Oklahoma defense effectively limited Michigan’s freshman quarterback, Bryce Underwood, holding him to 9-of-24 passing for 142 yards.
Michigan’s scoring was highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes in the second half. However, the Sooners’ performance secured the victory.
The Oklahoma vs Michigan final score was 24-13, improving Oklahoma’s season record to 2-0. The loss dropped Michigan’s record to 1-1 on the year.
