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Oklahoma Downgrades Left Tackle, Lists CB Eli Bowen Questionable Ahead of Red River Rivalry

Those roster shifts increase pressure on Oklahoma's line and secondary and could force game-plan changes at the Cotton Bowl.

Overview

  • The Sooners' availability report added cornerback Eli Bowen as questionable while a separate report from within the program says he may not be available for the Red River Rivalry.
  • Starting left tackle Michael Fasusi was downgraded to out with a shoulder injury sustained in the season opener.
  • Offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis was moved from questionable to doubtful on the same availability update.
  • Four Oklahoma players were upgraded from probable to available and tight end Jack Van Dorselaer remains listed as probable.
  • Losing Fasusi affects Oklahoma's pass protection and run-blocking plans and Bowen's likely absence would change coverage matchups given his recent targets and a 41-yard completion allowed two weeks ago, while availability notes can still change up to kickoff.