The Oklahoma Sooners received good news on the Thursday injury report as they get set to take on the Missouri Tigers in Columbia this weekend. Two of their most dynamic offensive players, Jalil Farooq and Deion Burks, look on track to return to action on Saturday.
Oklahoma has been decimated by injuries this season, particularly to the wide receiver group. While the returns of Burks and Farooq won’t help the Sooners contend for an SEC title or a berth in the College Football Playoff, OU will have a chance to finish the season on a high note as they get healthier at the skill positions.
Still, there are concerns along the offensive line, with several key pieces expected to be out this week due to injuries. Oklahoma will rely on some o their young players to hold down the fort against a stout Missouri defensive front.
Here’s a look at the updated injury report from the SEC>
Oklahoma Sooners injury report
| Player | Position | Status 11/6 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | OUT |
| Gentry Williams | DB | OUT |
| Geirean Hatchett | OL | OUT |
| Nic Anderson | WR | OUT |
| Kendel Dolby | DB | OUT |
| Tyler Keltner | K | OUT |
| Andrel Anthony | WR | OUT |
| Jacob Sexton | OL | OUT |
| Jake Taylor | OL | OUT |
| Joshua Bates | OL | Doubtful |
| Michael Tarquin | OL | QUESTIONABLE |
| Gavin Sawchuk | RB | QUESTIONABLE |
| Adepoju Adebawore | DE | QUESTIONABLE |
| Jovantate Barnes | RB | QUESTIONABLE |
| Jalil Farooq | WR | PROBABLE |
| Deion Burks | WR | Probable |
Missouri Tigers injury report
| Player | Position | Status 11/6 |
| Darris Smith | DE | OUT |
| Sam Horn | QB | OUT |
| Khalil Jacobs | LB | OUT |
| Joe Moore | DE | OUT |
| Brayshawn LittleJohn | LB | OUT |
| Mookei Cooper | WR | DOUBTFUL |
| Nate Noel | RB | QUESTIONABLE |
| Brady Cook | QB | QUESTIONABLE |
| Logan Riechert | OL | QUESTIONABLE |
| Cayden Green | OL | PROBABLE |
Ethan Downs injury update
Ethan Downs came off the injury report from Wednesday to Thursday, meaning he’s going to play in this game.
Jacob Sexton injury update
Jacob Sexton went down in the second half of the Ole Miss game, suffering multiple lower-body injuries. There’s not a timeline for his return at this point.
Michael Tarquin injury update
Michael Tarquin remained questionable on the second iteration of the availability report heading into week 11. The Sooners will miss the veteran offensive tackle if he’s unable to play this week.
Deion Burks injury update
[autotag]Deion Burks[/autotag] hasn’t played since the loss to Tennessee, but looks on track to play this week against Missouri.
Jalil Farooq injury update
[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag] has missed all but the first series of the season against Temple. Like Burks, Farooq looks set to return against the Tigers.
Jovantae Barnes injury update
There’s been no status update for [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] at this point. If he makes the trip to Columbia, he’ll have a good chance to suit up for the pivotal SEC showdown.
Gavin Sawchuk injury update
Don’t expect Gavin Sawchuk to play this week. He’s missed the last three games due to an injury.
Adepoju Adebawore injury update
There’s been no status change for Adepoju Adebawore ahead of this week’s matchup with Missouri. Look for the defensive end rotation to include Ethan Downs, R Mason Thomas, Trace Ford, and Caiden Woullard. Adebawore’s appeared in eight games this season, but has only played 104 snaps due to Oklahoma’s depth along the defensive line.
Brady Cook injury update
Brady Cook suffered an ankle injury against Auburn and then missed most of the loss to Alabama with an injured hand. There’s been no status change for Cook and there’s an expectation that he won’t be available for this week’s action.
Nate Noel injury update
Another notable injury is that of leading rusher Nate Noel. He missed the Alabama game with a foot injury and is likely to miss this week as well. In his absence, the Tigers turned to Marcus Carroll, who carried the ball 17 times for 80 yards against the Crimson Tide.
Mookie Cooper injury update
Missouri’s third-leading receiver, Mookie Cooper, was downgraded to doubtful for Saturday’s contest. Don’t expect him to play.
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