No. 24 Florida (5-3, 3-3 SEC) will host Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3 SEC) inside The Swamp on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. ET in Week 10.
It’s a critical matchup for both teams. The Gators are looking to get back on track after dropping three of their last four games, while the Sooners are looking to turn around a disappointing season given their talent level.
As part of our weekly scouting report, Gator Country highlights five Oklahoma Sooners to watch against Florida.
TE Rocky Beers #81
Oklahoma’s offense has struggled in 2026. The Sooners rank 113th nationally in total offense and narrowly rank ahead of only Arkansas in the SEC. However, their struggles aren’t due to a lack of talent at the skill positions.
Not only is Rocky Beers on the college football All-Name Team, but he’s also one of the more talented pass-catching tight ends in the country. Beers ranks sixth nationally in receiving yards among tight ends while leading the SEC. He’s hauled in a career-high 34 passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns, the latter a team high. Beers has caught at least four passes in every SEC game this season and recorded six catches for 94 yards against Michigan.
Beers is a consistent target for Oklahoma over the middle of the field. At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, he’s a fluid athlete who can make defenders miss and has reliable hands. He’s also an intelligent route runner who knows how to exploit openings in opposing defenses.
Beers is questionable for Saturday’s contest with an undisclosed injury, but if he’s able to play, he’s my top player to watch.
WR Isaiah Sategna III #1
Another talented pass catcher for Oklahoma is senior wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III, who leads the Sooners with 45 receptions for 591 yards and three touchdowns. Beers and Sategna III have combined for nearly 50% of Oklahoma’s receptions, more than 56% of its receiving yards and nearly 54% of its receiving touchdowns this season.
At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Sategna III has the track speed to threaten all three levels of a defense. He primarily lines up in the slot but can win vertically from the position. He’s also a major threat after the catch.
DL David Stone #0
Oklahoma’s offense has struggled mightily in 2026, but its defense remains a strength. And it starts along the defensive line for the Sooners. Junior defensive tackle David Stone is arguably their top NFL Draft prospect. At 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds, Stone is a force in the middle of Oklahoma’s defense. He’s solid against the run and possesses an explosive first step, along with impressive range and athleticism for someone his size.
Stone has recorded 33 tackles and two sacks this season.
S Peyton Bowen #22
Senior Peyton Bowen is Oklahoma’s highest-graded defender and the No. 16 safety in the FBS, according to Pro Football Focus.
Bowen has made significant strides in coverage from a year ago, allowing just 131 yards on 25 targets while recording four pass breakups and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
At 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds, Bowen has above-average speed and is one of the top safety prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft class. Bowen is also questionable for the contest.
QB John Mateer #10
I really should be talking about other defensive players, such as linebacker Kip Lewis, but I can’t do a preview segment without mentioning the starting quarterback.
John Mateer’s 2026 season hasn’t been kind to him. His offensive coordinator was recently fired, and there have been rumors that he could be benched, although it reportedly won’t happen this weekend. He’s completing 65.6% of his passes for 1,835 yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
He’s been reckless with the football, both under pressure and with a clean pocket. His offensive line hasn’t done him any favors, either. He’s been sacked 20 times this season and has thrown six interceptions when facing no blitz.
Still, we’ve seen what the 6-foot-1, 224-pound quarterback looks like at his best. In early 2025, before a thumb injury, Mateer was considered a Heisman favorite. He’s got a rocket arm and can make every throw on the field, but he hasn’t been very accurate on passes traveling more than 10 yards downfield this season.
He’s also a mobile quarterback, having rushed for more than 1,500 yards in his career.
The game plan to stop Mateer is pretty simple: win in the pass rush and make him uncomfortable. He’ll likely give you a gift or two as a result, and Oklahoma’s offensive line hasn’t proven it can hold up in pass protection.
