‘Still hopeful’: Alex Grinch updates Woodi Washington’s status for Baylor

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said the Sooners are “still hopeful” that cornerback Woodi Washington can return against Baylor.

What a difference a day makes.

After Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley said it was “a little bit of a reach” that either junior wide receiver Theo Wease or redshirt sophomore cornerback Woodi Washington would return against Baylor, OU defensive coordinator Alex Grinch sang a different song on Tuesday.

Grinch indicated there’s a chance Washington could play versus Baylor.

“We’re more positive about Woodi than we’ve ever been. I mean, one of those guys that’s been out a long time at this point. Still hopeful. Absolutely hopeful to have him this week and certainly trending that way,” Grinch said.

Here’s some of the other highlights from Grinch’s weekly media availability to preview Oklahoma’s tilt on Saturday against Baylor.