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Oklahoma to Add Padding to End-Zone Brick Wall After Keontez Lewis Injury

The move follows a safety review prompted by the collision, with medical checks on the receiver ongoing.

Overview

  • Lewis hit an unpadded brick wall beyond the end zone on Oct. 4 against Kent State, was treated on the field for about 10 minutes, and was carted off to a local hospital.
  • Initial imaging, including X-rays, showed no major findings as he was reported alert, coherent, and walking afterward.
  • Coach Brent Venables said padding will be installed around the vulnerable brick area near the field, though specifics and timing remain undecided.
  • Oklahoma is evaluating broader stadium safety after fan questions about unprotected walls at Owen Field compared with other programs that use padding.
  • There is no timetable for Lewis’ return as he completes team protocols, and the Sooners’ next home game is scheduled for Oct. 25 against Ole Miss.