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Sooners Face Injury Crisis Before SEC Gauntlet
16 Sep
Summary
- Oklahoma faces critical offensive and injury challenges before tough SEC games.
- Quarterback John Mateer had a costly interception and missed throws.
- Key players Fasusi, Harris, and potentially Lewis are sidelined with injuries.
No. 24 Oklahoma returns home to face New Mexico on Saturday, seeking to correct offensive issues and manage key injuries. The Sooners are coming off a disappointing loss where quarterback John Mateer struggled, throwing a critical interception and missing open receivers. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle emphasized accountability and moving forward, a mindset coach Brent Venables echoes as the team prepares for upcoming high-stakes games against No. 2 Georgia on September 26 and No. 1 Texas on October 10.
Adding to the challenge, Oklahoma will be without left tackle Michael Fasusi, who is expected to miss his second consecutive game due to a recurring shoulder injury. Wide receiver Trell Harris sustained an internal injury that will sideline him for an extended period, and his condition is still being evaluated. On the defensive side, weakside linebacker Kip Lewis is questionable with a knee injury, though coach Venables indicated potential good news regarding his return timeline. Meanwhile, New Mexico enters the game with a 2-0 record, but their wins were against less competitive opponents.
