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Oklahoma to Add End-Zone Wall Padding After Keontez Lewis' Collision

Venables reported encouraging test results for the senior receiver.

Overview

  • Keontez Lewis struck a brick wall behind the end zone while pursuing a pass against Kent State and was transported to a local hospital.
  • Brent Venables said Lewis was alert and coherent with full movement, and precautionary scans were described as good.
  • The coach said Tuesday that padding will be installed around the brick area to reduce the risk of similar injuries.
  • Observers noted the section Lewis hit lacked protective padding, unlike field walls at Texas, Oklahoma State and Michigan.
  • Oklahoma has not announced Lewis's availability for Saturday's game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl.