The Oklahoma Sooners are trending to have two key pieces to the offense available for their Week 14 clash with the LSU Tigers. Running back [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] and wide receiver [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] aren’t listed on the most recent injury report released on Friday night.
Barnes’ return provides another dynamic running threat to the Sooners offense. Prior to his injury, he was Oklahoma’s best player, sparking the emergence of their rushing attack. In his absence, [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] has taken the reigns at running back, culminating in his 100-yard, two-touchdown day in the win over Alabama. With both players set to be available for Oklahoma on the road against LSU, the Sooners can lean heavily into the running game.
Thompson has started every game this season for the Oklahoma Sooners. Though the receiving numbers won’t wow anyone, he provides a vertical threat in the passing game that defenses have to respect. As Oklahoma attempts to be more run-heavy, having Thompson available to stress the LSU secondary can help alleviate some of the pressure on the run game.
Let’s take a look at the updated Friday injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.
Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report
| Player | Position | Status 11/29 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | OUT |
| Gentry Williams | DB | OUT |
| Geirean Hatchett | OL | OUT |
| Nic Anderson | WR | OUT |
| Kendel Dolby | DB | OUT |
| Jacob Sexton | OL | OUT |
| Jake Taylor | OL | OUT |
| Deion Burks | WR | OUT |
| Joshua Bates | OL | OUT |
| Jalil Farooq | WR | OUT |
| Caiden Woullard | DE | OUT |
| Kade McIntyre | TE | OUT |
| Andrel Anthony | WR | OUT |
LSU Tigers Injury Report
| Player | Position | Status 11/28 |
| Jordan Allen | S | OUT |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | LB | OUT |
| JK Johnson | CB | OUT |
| Kyle Parker | WR | OUT |
| John Emery Jr. | RB | OUT |
| Princeton Malbrue | DE | OUT |
| Jacobian Guillory | DT | OUT |
| Garrett Dellinger | OL | Questionable |
| Jalen Lee | DT | Questionable |
| CJ Daniels | WR | Probable |
| Miles Frazier | OL | Probable |
Jovantae Barnes Injury Update
Jovantae Barnes was probable on the first two days of the injury report and looks slated to make his return for the Sooners against LSU. Barnes, along with Xavier Robinson should provide a nice 1-2 punch for the Sooners new run-heavy attack.
Brenen Thompson Injury Update
After being listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, Brenen Thompson wasn’t listed on the Friday evening update. He looks ready to play barring any setbacks, but look for true freshman wide receiver Zion Kearney to get more snaps.
Andrel Anthony Injury Update
Andrel Anthony initially was listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, but has been downgraded to out. He hasn’t played since Week 1 and is still trying to get fully back after suffering an ACL injury in the 2023 Red River Showdown.
Caiden Woullard Injury Update
Oklahoma will be without veteran defensive end Caiden Woullard this weekend after injuring his knee in the win over Alabama. That will provide more snaps for Adepoju Adebawore this week against LSU.