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Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas to Sit First Half vs. Auburn After Targeting Ejection

The first-half ban is automatic under NCAA targeting rules.

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DE R Mason Thomas carries a pad back to the station at the University of Oklahoma (OU) first fall open football practice, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.

Overview

  • Officials ejected Thomas in the third quarter at Temple after a high hit on quarterback Evan Simon was upgraded from roughing the passer to targeting upon review.
  • Because the foul occurred after halftime, NCAA rules require him to miss the opening half of Oklahoma’s next game.
  • The fourth-year edge rusher led the Sooners with nine sacks in 2024, including two against Auburn, but has three tackles and no sacks so far this season.
  • No. 13 Oklahoma hosts No. 24 Auburn next Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • The matchup also marks Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold’s return to Norman after transferring from Oklahoma last December.