Injuries have plagued the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2024 season. It’s been an unfortunate reality for Brent Venables and his staff, particularly on the offensive side of the football.
With a pivotal game coming this week in Norman against the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Sooners are hoping for any sort of positive news on the injury front. Oklahoma looks like they’ll get one of their key offensive linemen back this week, Michael Tarquin. That should help provide better protection for quarterback Jackson Arnold.
Here’s a look at Wednesday’s initial injury report.
Oklahoma injury report
| Player | Position | Status 11/20 |
| Jayden Gibson | WR | OUT |
| Gentry Williams | DB | OUT |
| Geirean Hatchett | OL | OUT |
| Nic Anderson | WR | OUT |
| Kendel Dolby | DB | OUT |
| Andrel Anthony | WR | OUT |
| Jacob Sexton | OL | OUT |
| Jake Taylor | OL | OUT |
| Deion Burks | WR | Doubtful |
| Jovantae Barnes | RB | Questionable |
| Joshua Bates | OL | Questionable |
Alabama injury report
| Player | Position | Status 11/20 |
| Keon Sabb | DB | OUT |
| Cole Adams | WR | OUT |
| Quandarrius Robinson | LB | OUT |
Michael Tarquin injury update
After missing Oklahoma’s last two games against Maine and Missouri, it looks like starting tackle Michael Tarquin will be back in action this week after not landing on the initial injury report. Now, the question becomes, does he take over at right or left tackle?
Deion Burks injury update
Deion Burks was concussed late in the Sooners’ loss to Missouri. He had been out of action since the Tennessee game and looks like he’ll be unavailable this week against Alabama.
Jovantae Barnes injury update
Jovantae Barnes sprained his ankle during his 200-yard effort against Maine and was forced to miss the game against Missouri. Though listed as questionable for this week, he’s had two weeks to rest. Depending on how severe the initial injury was, he could be back in action this week.
Gavin Sawchuk injury update
Running back Gavin Sawchuk was off the injury report for Oklahoma’s game against Missouri but didn’t play. Instead it was Taylor Tatum, Xavier Robinson, and Sam Franklin getting the running back snaps. Could Sawchuk be available this week to help the Sooners rushing attack?
Joshua Bates injury update
Joshua Bates missed the game against Missouri with an undisclosed injury. Troy Everett has solidified the center position for the Sooners but you would like to have some depth available.