OKLAHOMA SOONERS NEWS

Kade McIntyre - Doubtful for Saturday McIntyre (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against South Carolina, per the SEC availability report.

Impact McIntyre is now trending to likely miss Saturday's game, and his absence should not have any direct effect on the game. The redshirt freshman will hope to suit up next week against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Franklin - Doubtful for Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against South Carolina, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Franklin is trending in the wrong direction for Saturday's game and may not be available to provide the Sooners some additional depth in the backfield. His next chance to suit up will be Oct. 26 against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma star wide receiver questionable on initial injury report Deion Burks is listed as questionable for the Oklahoma Sooners week 8 matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

OCTOBER 17 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma Injury Report Reveals Hit to Wide Receiver Depth For the second straight week the Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver depth has taken a hit. Last Saturday against the Texas Longhorns, the Sooner...

OCTOBER 17 • SI.COM

SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19, 2024

Preview the Oct. 19 matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Oklahoma Sooners with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting li...

OCTOBER 16 • DATA SKRIVE

5 Oklahoma Sooners critical to a win over South Carolina The Oklahoma Sooners need big games from a number of players against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

OCTOBER 16 • USATODAY.COM

Samuel Franklin - Listed as questionable Franklin (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday on the Sooners' injury report.

Impact Franklin has only five carries this season, he's essentially a non-factor in the Sooners' backfield. If he can't go come Saturday, Taylor Tatum would likely assume his limited role.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrel Anthony - Out vs. Gamecocks Anthony (undisclosed) is listed out for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Anthony will be forced to miss another game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. The senior wide receiver will have a chance to suit up for next week's game against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kade McIntyre - Out once again McIntyre (undisclosed) will miss another game, per the SEC injury report.

Impact The tight end has only played in three games this season, and has yet to log a catch. He's a rather un-involved member of a lethargic Sooners' offense. His next chance to play will come on Oct. 26 against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Deion Burks - Questionable vs. South Carolina Burks (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Gamecocks.

Impact Burks has missed the last two weeks to an undisclosed injury but recent reports are optimistic about his chances of playing this week. More news will surface regarding his availability as the week progresses.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Anderson - Out vs. Gamecocks Anderson (quadriceps) is listed out for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Anderson will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to tend a quadriceps injury. The redshirt sophomore wide receiver will aim to be back for next week's contest against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jalil Farooq - Out for Week 8 Farooq (foot) is listed out for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Farooq has expected to miss time when he injured his foot during the season-opener. The senior wide receiver will aim to be available for next week's contest against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma five-star commit Michael Fasusi rises in 247Sports rankings update Five-star offensive tackle and Oklahoma commit Michael Fasusi jumped up the rankings in a 2025 update from 247Sports

OCTOBER 16 • 247SPORTS.COM

Collin's Corner: Intel on 2025 linebacker target for Oklahoma (10/15) Updates on 2025 linebacker Kaleb Burns and the latest on his process as it relates to Oklahoma

OCTOBER 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Touted offensive lineman Austin Pay set to officially visit Oklahoma Highland (Utah) Lone Peak offensive tackle Austin Pay, one of the top available line prospects in the 2025 class, is set to hit the road thi...

OCTOBER 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama leads new-look SEC with Calipari changing schools, Texas and Oklahoma along for the ride

Alabama is the Southeastern Conference favorite in basketball, not football

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Undervalued': What Oklahoma's Brent Venables said about South Carolina The Sooners are coming off a disappointing and embarrassing loss to Texas, in which OU couldn't score a single touchdown. Their upcoming opp...

OCTOBER 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brent Venables says Deion Burks is trying to "defy all odds" and play against South Carolina In Tuesday's press conference, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables stated that Burks is trying to "defy all odds" to get back on the field th...

OCTOBER 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brent Venables' Oklahoma QB Decision Fuels Speculation on Jackson Arnold's Future The Oklahoma Sooners have speculation surrounding quarterback Jackson Arnold, which Brent Venables addressed on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Who's playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

College sports in the U.S. has seen scores of schools change conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as programs leave their longtime homes in sear...

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deion Burks - Hopeful to return against South Carolina Burks (undisclosed) is ramping up his practice workload ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Gamecocks, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Burks, who has been sidelined during Oklahoma's last two games and bye week, is hopeful to make his return to the field this weekend. The 5-foot-9 wideout was reportedly at "80% of his max [practice] volume" on Tuesday. Burks' return to the lineup would be a big boost for the Sooners as the redshirt junior wideout recorded 26 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns across Oklahoma's first four games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Arnold - Possible redshirt candidate Arnold could take a redshirt and sit out the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Head coach Brent Venables was asked if there had been any discussion surrounding Arnold taking a redshirt and preserving his eligibility, to which he replied that "it's been discussed between us". Venables highlighted Arnold's desire to start for the Sooners when the time comes, and OU may look to preserve his eligibility with Michael Hawkins set to start moving forward. Arnold looked impressive in his four appearances this season, throwing for 538 yards (61-of-102), seven touchdowns and three interceptions, adding on 138 yards and two scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hawkins Jr. - Struggles in loss Hawkins completed 19 of 30 passes for 148 yards during Saturday's 34-3 defeat versus Texas. He also had 20 rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Hawkins was not able to get the in rhythm during this matchup, failing to reach 150 passing yards against a tough defense. The freshman quarterback will look to bounce back for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Three things I think & three things I know: The Red River Rivalry and the aftermath for Oklahoma It's a post Red River Rivalry edition of 'Three things I think and three things I know' on Sooners Illustrated

OCTOBER 15 • 247SPORTS.COM