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Oklahoma vs Missouri injury report: Key pieces ruled out on Friday injury report

Oklahoma and Missouri will be missing key players when they meet on Saturday night in Columbia.

It’s a reunion of sorts when the Oklahoma Sooners and the Missouri Tigers meet on Faurot Field on Saturday night. However, when they do, they’ll both be missing key players.

Oklahoma’s injury issues have been extensive all season long. While it looks like they’ll be getting key players like Jalil Farooq and Deion Burks back, they’ll be missing arguably their best offensive player over the last month, Jovantae Barnes.

Barnes sprained his ankle last week during his big day against Maine. The Sooners run game had been a bright spot in recent weeks. Now, Oklahoma will likely turn to true freshman Taylor Tatum to lead the way. Sam Franklin and Xavier Robinson will be a part of the running back rotation.

On Mizzou’s side, they’ll be without starting quarterback Brady Cook and will turn to Drew Pyne. Pyne is a veteran, having started a season for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish back in 2022. He’s been a backup over the last two years and in his most recent appearance, threw three interceptions against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

But there are positive developments on both sides of the matchup in the lastest injury report from the SEC.

Oklahoma Sooners injury report

Player Position Status 11/9
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 OUT
Jovantate Barnes RB OUT
Michael Tarquin OL QUESTIONABLE
Gavin Sawchuk RB QUESTIONABLE
Adepoju Adebawore DE PROBABLE
Jalil Farooq WR PROBABLE
Deion Burks WR PROBABLE

Missouri Tigers injury report

Player Position Status 11/8
Darris Smith DE OUT
Sam Horn QB OUT
Khalil Jacobs LB OUT
Joe Moore DE OUT
Brady Cook QB OUT
Mookie Cooper WR DOUBTFUL
Brayshawn Littlejohn LB DOUBTFUL
Nate Noel RB PROBABLE
Logan Reichert OL PROBABLE
Cayden Green OL PROBABLE

Michael Tarquin injury update

Michael Tarquin is still questionable heading into Saturday’s showdown. If Tarquin can give it a go, that would be a huge boost for the Sooners offensive line.

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

Jovantae Barnes has been ruled out, putting the weight of the Sooner’s running game on Oklahoma freshmen Taylor Tatum and Xavier Robinson and veteran transfer addition Sam Franklin.

Gavin Sawchuk injury update

Gavin Sawchuk is still listed as questionable on the Friday injury report. There’s a chance he could play, but if not, the Sooners will need big games from their true freshmen running backs.

Adepoju Adebawore injury update

Adepoju Adebaqwore was upgraded to probable on Friday’s injury report, giving the former five-star prospect a chance to play and bolstering the Sooners defensive end rotation.

Brady Cook injury update

Brady Cook has been ruled out and will miss the matchup with the Sooners. It’s a huge loss for Missouri, who will turn to Drew Pyne at quarterback.

Mookie Cooper injury update

After being downgraded to doubtful on Thursday, Missouri’s Mookie Cooper will be out this week. Cooper is third on the Tigers in receiving and is certainly a loss to their passing attack.

Nate Noel injury update

If you’re a Tigers fan looking for a silver lining heading into week 11, it’s that leading rusher Nate Noel has been upgraded to probable. The Tigers will need to find a way to get Noel the ball on the ground and in the passing game to have some success.

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Oklahoma vs Missouri injury report: Thursday updates provide good news for Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to see the return of two key players to the offense when they take on the Missouri Tigers.

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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Oklahoma vs Missouri injury report: Initial updates, news for Week 11

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 11 game vs. Missouri. 

The Oklahoma Sooners travel to Columbia, Missouri, hoping to gain their second conference win and secure bowl eligibility when they take on the 6-2 Missouri Tigers.

Missouri is 2-2 in SEC play with their wins coming against Vanderbilt in overtime and in a comeback win over Auburn. In their losses, they were outscored 75-10 by Alabama and Texas A&M.

The former Big 8 and Big 12 foes are dealing with a number of injuries on both sides of the ball. The Oklahoma Sooners might be getting healthier as week 11 approaches despite a couple of surprise names on this week’s injury report.

Here’s the first look at the SEC’s availability report for Oklahoma vs. Missouri in week 11.

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
Jovantate Barnes RB QUESTIONABLE
Jalil Farooq WR QUESTIONABLE
Deion Burks WR QUESTIONABLE
Gavin Sawchuk RB QUESTIONABLE
Adepoju Adebawore DE QUESTIONABLE
Joshua Bates OL QUESTIONABLE
Michael Tarquin OL QUESTIONABLE
Ethan Downs DE 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
Mookie Cooper WR DOUBTFUL
Brayshawn Littlejohn LB DOUBTFUL
Nate Noel RB QUESTIONABLE
Brady Cook QB QUESTIONABLE
Logan Riechert OL QUESTIONABLE
Cayden Green OL PROBABLE

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 missed the Sooners win over Maine due to an ankle injury, leaving Spencer Brown to get the start at right tackle. Isaiah Autry-Dent received a lot of playing time in the contest as well. The Sooners are hopeful Tarquin can return this week. He’s been Oklahoma’s most consistent offensive lineman in 2024.

Deion Burks injury update

All eyes are on Deion Burks this week as he’ll try to return for the first time since suffering a soft tissue injury in the week 4 loss to Tennessee. Brent Venables and Jackson Arnold are optimistic that he’ll be available.

Jalil Farooq injury update

Like Burks, there’s optimism that Jalil Farooq can return from injury this week after being sidelined with a broken foot in the season opener. He’s been practicing and with three games remaining has a chance to make an impact on the Sooners season.

Jovantae Barnes injury update

Jovantae Barnes is a surprise inclusion on this week’s injury report. He seemed to come out of the Maine game healthy, so he’ll be a name to monitor this week.

Gavin Sawchuk injury update

Gavin Sawchuk hasn’t had the season many expected after the way he finished 2023, but with the offensive line issues OU’s dealt with, it’s not all that surprising. Sawchuk’s missed the last couple of games for the Sooners but had been playing sparingly prior to getting dinged up.

Adepoju Adebawore injury update

Oklahoma’s former five-star defensive end Adepoju Adebawore was injured in the win over Maine, suffering a lower-body injury. He’s appeared in eight games this season, but has only played 104 snaps due to Oklahoma’s depth along the defensive line.

Ethan Downs injury update

One of Oklahoma’s leaders on defense, Ethan Downs, has been pivotal to the Sooner’s success on the defensive side of the ball. Downs dressed and warmed up with the team in the win over Maine but sat out due to back spasms.

Brady Cook injury update

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook is the name to watch this week for the Missouri Tigers. He suffered an ankle injury against Auburn and then missed most of the loss to Alabama with an injured hand. Though listed as questionable, it’s expected that Cook will miss this week and Drew Pyne will get the start.

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

The Tigers will likely be without Mookie Cooper, who is listed as doubtful for this week. He’s third on the team in receiving yards behind Theo Wease and Luther Burden.

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What did Jackson Arnold say about the potential return of Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq?

What did Jackson Arnold have to say about the potential return of Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq?

Though the Oklahoma Sooners will not be playing to earn a spot in a title game or the College Football Playoff, they have an opportunity to finish the season on a high note.

Starting this week against Missouri, the Sooners play three top 25 teams: the Tigers, Alabama and LSU. And they might be getting right on offense at the right time. Things are clicking a bit better for quarterback Jackson Arnold after he was reinserted against South Carolina, and he might be getting some help this week.

Brent Venables mentioned that wide receivers Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq could return for the Sooners when they make the trip to Columbia to take on old Big 8 and Big 12 foe Missouri.

Speaking with the media on Tuesday night, Jackson Arnold was a little more emphatic, saying, “I feel like on the field, you have two explosive guys coming back that are key pieces to our offense.”

He went on to talk about the confidence it gives the Sooners offense to have the two leaders on the field. Burks and Farooq should open the field for the offense. Burks in the slot and Farooq outside give the Sooners two dynamic playmakers that can make life a lot easier for Arnold and the offense.

Farooq was injured on the first series of the season. He broke his foot and required surgery. Burks went down in the loss to Tennessee. With both possibly returning this week and with what the Sooners have shown on offense the last couple of weeks, the offense might be coming together with three games remaining.

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Could the Oklahoma Sooners be close to getting key wide receivers back?

Could the Oklahoma Sooners be close to getting a pair of key players back?

Given the calendar and all of the injuries the Sooners have suffered, it’s hard to believe OU will get anyone back until they actually step foot on the field.

But the Sooners are inching closer to getting a pair of playmakers back.

After the Sooners’ win over Maine, Brent Venables offered updates on wide receivers Jalil Farooq and Deion Burks.

“They’re good,” Venables said. “They were out running around here at the end of this last week. So we’ll see where they’re at here this week. It’s not evasive, not hiding nothing. I’m hopeful, like probably everybody else that likes the Sooners, that ‘Can we get these guys back?’ But when you break your foot, that’s usually in that best-case scenario, seven weeks right there.”

Farooq broke his foot on the first series of the season in OU’s win against Temple, nine weeks ago. He was originally slated to have a six-to-eight week recovery time, but the Sooners have been cautious with his return. Oklahoma could use him in the lineup, but we’ll have to see what his injury status is when the SEC releases its first report for Week 11 on Wednesday.

Burks suffered a soft tissue injury in the loss to Tennessee six weeks ago. Though Venables mentioned Burks was day-to-day prior to the Ole Miss game, he suffered a setback in practice and missed the loss to the Rebels.

The Sooners offense has shown signs of life with Jackson Arnold at quarterback but it has not yet put together a complete game against SEC competition. If either Burks or Farooq or both are back this week against Missouri, that would be a huge boon for the Sooners passing attack.

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Oklahoma vs Ole Miss injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 9

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma Football’s injury report ahead of a Week 9 game vs. Ole Miss.

The Oklahoma Sooners are preparing to take on the Ole Miss Rebels this Saturday, and they’ll once again be without plenty of key faces on offense.

OU will once again be without wide receivers [autotag]Jayden Gibson[/autotag], [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], [autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] and [autotag]Andrel Anthony[/autotag] in this week’s game. They’ve already been ruled out along with defensive backs [autotag]Gentry Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]Kendel Dolby[/autotag] and offensive lineman [autotag]Geirean Hatchett[/autotag].

While Gibson, Dolby and Hatchett are all out for the 2024 season, there is still hope that Farooq, Anderson, Anthony and Williams could return this year.

Oklahoma injury report

Player Position Status 10/23
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Jalil Farooq 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
Deion Burks WR Questionable
Gavin Sawchuk RB Doubtful

Deion Burks injury update

Deion Burks has been out of action since Oklahoma’s loss to Tennessee but Brent Venables indicated earlier this week that he was day-to-day and is questionable for this week against Ole Miss. The Sooners offense needs some experience in the passing game and Burks return would provide a boost.

Burks is still Oklahoma’s leading wide receiver in 2024 despite not playing since the Tennessee game back in September. His return would be huge for this Sooner offense as they look to rebound and find ways to put points on the board amidst the changes at offensive coordinator.

Gavin Sawchuk injury update

Gavin Sawchuk was projected to be the starter and take the leap at running back for OU in 2024, but he has struggled in a big way, losing his lead role and getting less and less carries as the season rolls along.

According to head coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag], Sawchuk is dealing with a strained quad, which is why he didn’t play last week against the South Carolina Gamecocks. He could return this week, but it doesn’t look very likely.

 Ole Miss injury report

Player Position Status 10/23
Cedric Beavers CB OUT
Logan Diggs RB OUT
Matt Jones RB Doubtful
Tre Harris WR Questionable
Jayden Williams OL Questionable
Jeremy James OL Questionable
Princely Umanmielen DE Probable
T.J. Dottery LB Probable
Cayden Lee WR Probable

Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris is a player to watch this week. He’s the Rebels leading receiver and if he’s unable to go this week will create an interesting dilemma for the Ole Miss offense.

Princely Umanmielen and Cayden Lee are key players for the Rebels that look to be on track to play this week. Lee is second on the team in receiving and Umanmielen is Ole Miss’ highest-graded defensive lineman according to Pro Football Focus.

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Brent Venables provides update on banged up Wide Receiver room

Brent Venables indicated that injured wide receivers are interested in coming back for 2025.

The injury situation of the Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room has been a big storyline of the 2024 season. It isn’t the reason why the Sooners have struggled offensively, but it certainly is part of it. During the Rudy’s Coach’s Show, Brent Venables provided an update on his injured wide receivers.

Shared via Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman on X, Venables indicated that a couple of guys could return at some point this season.

[autotag]Andrel Anthony[/autotag], who was lost to a knee injury in the 2023 edition of the Red River Showdown, may still play this season, but Venables gave no indication as to a possible return date.

[autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] suffered a hamstring injury in fall camp and attempted to come back, but Venables indicated he’s suffered a torn quadriceps muscle.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag] broke his foot in the week one win over Temple, and Venables mentioned he’s still a few weeks away. Farooq still has a redshirt year available to him. Since he’s only played in one game, he could play in three more regular season games without burning the redshirt year. A few weeks away would put a return closer to the bye week. The Sooners face Alabama and LSU after the bye.

[autotag]Deion Burks[/autotag] was seen warming up prior to the Sooners’ loss to South Carolina but didn’t get in the game. Venables shared that Burks is day-to-day at this point.

But perhaps the most notable comment in the injury update was more about next year than 2024. Venables shared that each of his dinged-up wide receivers has indicated they’re interested in returning for 2025. That would be huge for next season as Oklahoma would also bring back Jayden Gibson, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in fall camp.

Oklahoma will still need to solidify and develop its young depth, but if Anderson, Anthony, Burks, and Farooq all return along with Gibson, that would provide the Sooners with fantastic depth for whoever the offensive coordinator and quarterback are for next year.

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Another starting wide receiver ruled out for Oklahoma’s game vs. Auburn

The Oklahoma Sooners will be missing another top wide receiver when they face the Auburn Tigers in Week 5.

The Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room has been decimated by injuries.

They’ve been missing [autotag]Jayden Gibson[/autotag] since fall camp. [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag] broke a foot in the first quarter of Week 1.  [autotag]Andrel Anthony[/autotag] played just a few snaps in Week 1 and hasn’t been seen since. [autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] tried to return for Week 4 but left the game early.

Those four wide receivers, who were expected to provide big-time contributions in 2024, have combined for 24 snaps.

The Sooners will be without their best wide receiver, [autotag]Deion Burks[/autotag], ahead of their matchup with the Auburn Tigers. According to Brent Venables, Burks suffered a soft tissue injury against Tennessee and was ruled out on Thursday evening.

That means Oklahoma is down its top five wide receivers for true freshman Michael Hawkins’ first start.

Oklahoma will turn to [autotag]Jaquaize Pettaway[/autotag] to fill Burks’ void in the slot. The former top-100 player looked explosive late in the loss to the Volunteers. He came through with three receptions for 79 yards, including a 46-yard catch and run that helped set up one of Oklahoma’s two touchdowns.

The Sooners will need true freshmen Zion Ragins, Zion Kearney and Ivan Carreon to step into bigger roles and through the rest of the season. It’s a great opportunity for the young players on the wide receiver depth chart to solidify their role on the depth chart.

Player Position Status 9/26
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Jalil Farooq 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
Taylor Tatum RB OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Tyler Keltner K OUT
Dasan McCullough LB Questionable
Jake Taylor OL Probable

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Oklahoma vs. Tennessee Injury Report, key Sooners set to return

Injury report highlights the possible return of four key players for the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of their showdown with Tennessee.

The Oklahoma Sooners have been bit by the injury bug in the early stages of the 2024 season. The Sooners have been playing without several key contributors at wide receiver and along the offensive line.

But the Sooners might be getting healthy at the exact right time based on the first injury report for Oklahoma’s week four matchup with the Tennessee Volutneers.

Oklahoma looks like they’ll be getting back several key contributors this week ahead of the top 15 SEC showdown.

Oklahoma

Player Position Status 9/18
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Jalil Farooq WR OUT
Gentry Williams WR OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Dasan McCullough LB Doubtful
Branson Hickman OL Questionable
Kade McIntyre TE Questionable
Jake Taylor OL Questionable
[autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] WR Probable
[autotag]Andrel Anthony[/autotag] WR Probable
Kendel Dolby DB Probable
Troy Everett OL Probable

Starting wide receiver Nic Anderson, who’s been out since fall camp looks set to return. He warmed up with the team last week for the game against Tulane, but didn’t register a snap. If he can return for the Sooners against the Volunteers, it provides another weapon for Jackson Arnold to target.

In addition to Anderson, wide receiver Andrel Anthony may be back in the lineup this week. Anthony has been rehabbing the knee injury that sidelined him for the second half of the 2023 season. He was having a breakout year before tearing his ACL against Texas.

As important as those two wide receivers is the status of key interior offensive linemen, Branson Hickman and Troy Everett. Everett looks to return, given a probable designation, but Hickman might be a game-time decision as he’s been battling an ankle sprain.

The Sooners could use both veteran players ahead of this week’s matchup with a very good Tennessee Volunteers defensive front.

Though he’s listed as questionable along with Hickman, it seems less likely that Jake Taylor would play this week, given the number of injuries he’s suffered already in 2024. If he can’t play, then expect Michael Tarquin to remain at right tackle with Jacob Sexton at left tackle.

On the defensive side of the ball, standout cheetah linebacker Kendel Dolby appears to be ready to go after sitting out Oklahoma’s win over Tulane. In Tennessee’s uptempo offense, his ability to play in coverage and get after the quarterback will be needed for the Sooners defense to have success.

Gentry Williams, who opened the season as a co-starter, will miss his second-consecutive game. He’s been dealing with a shoulder issue that dates back to 2023. He had surgery in the offseason to stabilize it, but the injury has continued to persist into 2024. Without Williams in the lineup, look for another week of Kani Walker and Dez Malone, who both played well in the week three win over Tulane.

Tennessee

Player Position Status 9/18
Jourdan Thomas DB OUT
John Slaughter DB OUT
Shamurad Umarov OL OUT
Lance Heard OL Questionable
William Wright DB Probable
Ben Bolton LB Probable
William Satterwhite OL Probable

The big name to watch for the Tennessee Volunteers is standout offensive tackle Lance Heard. He’s been a big part of the Volunteers success early in the season but has been battling a sprained ankle.

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Sooners star wide receiver expected to be out vs. Houston per report

According to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports/CBS Sports, the Sooners will be without Nic Anderson in week 2 against Houston.

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to be without star wide receiver [autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] for the second game of the 2024 season. According to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports, Anderson will be out against the Houston Cougars.

In 2023, Anderson caught 38 passes for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns and was expected to have a big season for the Sooners in 2024. Brent Venables spoke on Anderson’s injury situation earlier in the week and said he’d be back “sooner rather than later,” but he has not made his 2024 debut.

[autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] will make his second start in a row on the outside in Anderson’s spot. He had four catches for 15 yards last week as Oklahoma only used him in the short passing game. The speedster out of Texas has the ability to get behind the defense in a hurry. It sounds like the Sooners will open the passing game more this week, but with a retooled offensive line, who knows how much they’ll look to put [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] in harm’s way.

J.J. Hester takes over for [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], who was lost for six to eight weeks with a broken foot.

https://twitter.com/mzenitz/status/1832425041503441057

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