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Pribula Expected to Start for No. 22 Missouri at No. 8 Oklahoma as Sooners Manage Key Injuries

Oklahoma must win to preserve its College Football Playoff path.

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Oct 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws a pass during pre-game warmups against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel and multiple outlets report Beau Pribula has been medically cleared and is expected to start Saturday, after being upgraded to questionable on the SEC availability report.
  • Oklahoma’s depth is strained up front with guard Heath Ozaeta listed as doubtful and offensive linemen Troy Everett, Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor ruled out on the SEC report.
  • Defensive end R. Mason Thomas is not expected to play, with a final decision due at game time, according to Thamel.
  • The ranked SEC matchup kicks off at noon ET in Norman, where Oklahoma is favored by about a touchdown with a total near 42.5 points, per CBS Sports odds.
  • Missouri leans on national rushing leader Ahmad Hardy, while Oklahoma brings a top defense and turnover pressure that have fueled its return to CFP contention.