Oklahoma Sooners running back duo expected to hit the transfer portal per reports.
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
The winter [autotag]transfer portal[/autotag] has not yet opened, but a number of key Oklahoma Sooners are expected to enter. Former four-star wide receivers Jaquaize Pettaway and Nic Anderson are reportedly heading for the portal, as is former five-star recruit and 2024 starting quarterback Jackson Arnold.
Also expected to hit the transfer portal are running backs Kalib Hicks and Emeka Megwa, according to reports.
Hicks signed with the Oklahoma Sooners as part of the 2023 recruiting class out of Denton Ryan High School. He was a four-star prospect, according to On3, but never had a chance to put his skills to work on the field. He appeared in seven games over two seasons and recorded five carries for 25 yards during his time with the Sooners. He showed flashes during the 2024 spring game, breaking off a long run for a touchdown, but he was buried on the depth chart.
Megwa transferred to Oklahoma after spending time with the Washington Huskies. He has battled injuries throughout his career and recorded one carry with the Sooners in 2023.
The Oklahoma Sooners running back room was led by [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] and [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] throughout the 2024 season. True freshman [autotag]Taylor Tatum[/autotag] had some good moments but battled fumbling issues in 2024. Gavin Sawchuk had a strong 2023 season but struggled to get going in 2024. The Sooners are also bringing in an explosive runner in the 2025 recruiting class, Tory Blaylock.
If Oklahoma can get the offensive line going early in the 2025 season, the running back room will have a chance for better production.
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All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers.
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.
All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers.
The Oklahoma Sooners and the LSU Tigers will each be looking to finish the season on a high note on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.
The two teams aren’t where they want to be at this point in the year. Both OU and LSU expected to be playoff contenders, especially the Tigers, who were 6-1 a month ago. But a three-game losing streak to Texas A&M, Alabama, and Vanderbilt had them heading in the wrong direction.
Still, it’s a dangerous football team with a really good offense in arguably the most difficult home environment in sports.
Let’s take a look at the updated Thursday injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.
Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report
Player
Position
Status 11/28
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
Questionable
Brenen Thompson
WR
Questionable
Jovantae Barnes
RB
Probable
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 remained probable on the second injury report of the week, providing some positive momentum for Oklahoma’s leading rusher.
Brenen Thompson Injury Update
Brenen Thompson made a big play against Alabama to help convert a third down and showed tremendous toughness as a blocker in the run game.
Andrel Anthony Injury Update
Andrel Anthony remains questionable on the injury report, but it would be a surprise to see him play after not getting on the field since week one.
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.
All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers.
The Oklahoma Sooners and the LSU Tigers will each be looking to finish the season on a high note on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.
Oklahoma is coming off of a dominant win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, where the defense shut down the rushing attack of Jalen Milroe and the Tide. The Sooners put together a strong rushing effort behind the best performance of the season from the offensive line.
LSU snapped a three-game losing streak in their 24-17 win over Vanderbilt. The Tigers have been trying to find more balance from their offense and did so behind a strong rushing effort from Josh Williams, who ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Garrett Nussmeier recorded his seventh 300-yard passing game of the season in the win.
Oklahoma’s battled injuries all season long but have been able to put together more consistent performances over the last few weeks. But they’ll likely be without another one of their wide receivers as they travel to face the Tigers.
Let’s take a look at the initial injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.
Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report
Player
Position
Status 11/27
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
Doubtful
Andrel Anthony
WR
Questionable
Brenen Thompson
WR
Questionable
Jovantae Barnes
RB
Probable
LSU Tigers Injury Report
Player
Position
Status 11/27
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
CJ Daniels
WR
Probable
Miles Frazier
OL
Probable
Jovantae Barnes Injury Update
Jovantae Barnes has missed the last two games after injuring his ankle against Maine. He looks like he’s tracking to return this week against LSU. With Xavier Robinson’s emergence and Taylor Tatum’s fumble issues, the Sooners will likely lean into Barnes and the true freshman Robinson for their running back snaps.
Brenen Thompson Injury Update
Brenen Thompson made a big play against Alabama to help convert a third down and showed tremendous toughness as a blocker in the run game.
Andrel Anthony Injury Update
Andrel Anthony hasn’t played since Week 1 and it didn’t appear like he’d be available this year. However, he’s been upgraded from out the last few months to questionable for this Saturday night against LSU.
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.
Oklahoma Sooners Wide Receiver Jalil Farooq was ruled out for Saturday’s game against Alabama on the Friday injury update.
The Oklahoma Sooners haven’t had any luck on their side when it comes to injuries. Jalil Farooq, who played a limited role against Missouri and started the week off the injury report has now been ruled out for Saturday’s game.
Farooq and the wide receiver room was supposed to be a strength for the Oklahoma Sooners this season, but that never materialized. In addition to Farooq, Nic Anderson, Deion Burks, and Jayden Gibson have played sparingly or not at all this season, severely limiting Oklahoma’s passing attack.
While depth options like Brenan Thompson and J.J. Hester have provided some promising moments, the most consistency the Sooners have had in the passing game has come from true freshman walk-on Jacob Jordan. With Farooq and Burks out this week, Jordan should be in line for a significant role Saturday night against Alabama.
About the only good news that came this week is that offensive tackle Michael Tarquin will be available after missing the Maine and Missouri games. He should replace Spencer Brown at right tackle, allowing Logan Howland to continue to play and develop on the left side of the offensive line.
The offensive line has displayed some promising things in recent weeks, especially in the run game. How the offensive line performs against Alabama will be key to their success.
Oklahoma injury report
Player
Position
Status 11/22
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
OUT
Joshua Bates
OL
OUT
Jalil Farooq
WR
OUT
Jovantae Barnes
RB
Questionable
Alabama injury report
Player
Position
Status 11/22
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?
Jalil Farooq injury update
Jalil Farooq has been recovering from a surgically repaired broken foot suffered in week one. He’s now been downgraded to out for Saturday night’s game.
Deion Burks injury update
Deion Burks was downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Alabama. He suffered a concussion in the second half of the Missouri game. He’s been ruled out for the game 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. Barnes was listed as questionable on the Friday night injury report and looks unlikely to pay 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, Taylor Tatum, Xavier Robinson, and Sam Franklin who got the running back snaps. Could Sawchuk be available this week to help the Sooners’ rushing attack?
Joshua Bates injury update
Joshua Bates was moved to out for this Saturday against Alabama.
The Oklahoma Sooners look to be heading into their matchup with Alabama once again without key wide receivers.
Just when it seemed like things were coming together for the Oklahoma Sooners on the injury front, at least a little bit, the Sooners downgraded Jalil Farooq to questionable.
On the initial injury report, Farooq wasn’t even listed, so his presence puts in doubt his availability for Saturday’s game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Oklahoma can’t seem to find any luck on the injury front, but that’s been the case all year.
Once again, the Sooners are trending to be without their top five wide receivers against Alabama.
Here’s a look at the latest 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
OUT
Joshua Bates
OL
Doubtful
Jalil Farooq
WR
Questionable
Jovantae Barnes
RB
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?
Jalil Farooq injury update
Jalil Farooq has been recovering from a surgically repaired broken foot suffered in week one. He appeared on a limited basis two weeks ago against Missouri. After initially not showing up on the injury report, Farooq was listed as questionable on Thursday’s update.
Deion Burks injury update
Deion Burks was downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Alabama. He suffered a concussion in the second half of the Missouri game. Though it’ll be two weeks between games, there’s no reason to rush Burks back from injury at this point in the season.
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, Taylor Tatum, Xavier Robinson, and Sam Franklin who got the running back snaps. Could Sawchuk be available this week to help the Sooners’ rushing attack?
Joshua Bates injury update
Joshua Bates was moved to out for this Saturday against Alabama.
3 keys to the game between the Sooners and the Crimson Tide.
The Oklahoma Sooners are 5-5 overall in 2024 and just 1-5 in Southeastern Conference play. Year 3 under head coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] and Year 1 in the [autotag]SEC[/autotag] hasn’t gone as expected, and OU now teeters on the brink of missing a bowl game for the first time since 1998.
The Sooners have lost four of their last five games after a 4-1 start, with the only win coming against FCS Maine. Oklahoma must win one of their final two regular season games in order to extend a 25-year bowl eligibility streak.
Venables’ team hasn’t won a conference game since before the first bye week of the season, and now coming off of the second bye week, the task at hand doesn’t get any easier. The Alabama Crimson Tide roll into Norman, looking to make another statement to the College Football Playoff committee and hope to stay on track to reach the SEC Championship Game.
They are led by head coach Kalen DeBoer, wrapping up his first season in Tuscaloosa after being hired to replace Nick Saban after the legendary coach retired following the 2023 season.
It’s a tall order for Oklahoma this week, but this is college football. Just when you think you know how things are going to go, they change in an instant. That’s what the Sooners are hoping for this week.
Here are three keys to the game between the Sooners and the Crimson Tide.
1. Run The Dang Ball
Interim co-offensive coordinators [autotag]Joe Jon Finley[/autotag] and [autotag]Kevin Johns[/autotag] showed some promising things against Ole Miss, Maine, and Missouri after Seth Littrell was relieved of his duties after the South Carolina loss. But it all came crashing down against Missouri.
The one thing the Sooners were able to do well in that game was run the ball, but Finley seemed reluctant to keep calling run plays and concepts that had worked earlier in the game. Instead, Oklahoma took to the air, which didn’t work at all behind a shaky offensive line and an overwhelmed quarterback.
If [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] is back this week, that bodes well for OU. Getting [autotag]Taylor Tatum[/autotag] and [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] heavily involved in the game is a must, even if Barnes is active. The Crimson Tide are good and explosive offensively, so the Sooners must counteract that with a steady diet of the run game.
All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 13 game vs. Alabama.
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.
Taylor Tatum has a huge opportunity in front of him this week against the Missouri Tigers.
The Oklahoma Sooners are banged up as they enter their clash with the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. According to Friday’s injury report, OU will be without a number of players in week 11.
The big news is the anticipated return of wide receivers Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq, who were listed as probable on Thursday and Friday night.
Even as Burks and Farooq return, there are even more injury questions on the OU offense. [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag], Oklahoma’s best offensive player, is out this week with an ankle injury. He’s been a workhorse since the offensive coordinator change and has run well in the last three games.
With Barnes out and Gavin Sawchuk listed as questionable, the role of lead back will likely fall to true freshman Taylor Tatum.
Tatum was a gigantic recruiting win last year for the Sooners, as the four-star prospect was the No. 1 running back in his class. He’s shown some exciting things this year but has been banged up a couple of times and has made rookie mistakes in pass protection and ball security. Tatum’s agility and elusiveness have flashed when he’s gotten the ball, and it looks like a big play waiting to happen.
Now, with Barnes sidelined, Tatum’s moment has come. Against a Top 25 opponent in primetime on the road, he’s got a chance to show off the skills that have so many excited about his future. In eight games this season, Tatum has ran for 239 yards and three touchdowns at 5.6 yards per carry. He’s also caught three passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Saturday night against Missouri offers Tatum a big-time opportunity to touch the ball more than he has this season.
Tatum projects as the future of the backfield in Norman. But just like so many other positions on this team in 2024, the future is now due to injuries. All eyes will be on the youngster, as he’s likely to make his first start in a critical [autotag]SEC[/autotag] game.
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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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