{
  "id": 16272330,
  "title": "Sooners still list three players questionable on Friday injury report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/sooners-still-list-three-players-questionable-on-friday-injury-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:34:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sooners-still-list-three-players-033404592.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oklahoma Sooners have three players listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Mississippi State, according to the SEC's Friday night availability report. Offensive linemen Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta, along with defensive back Eli Bowen, are all questionable for the match. Their return would be a significant boost for the Sooners' offense and defense. On the other hand, wide receiver Elijah Thomas is downgraded to doubtful, and it is likely he won't play. Running back Xavier Robinson remains out for the game, as he was downgraded from doubtful to out. The Sooners will not have players such as Trell Harris, Trynae Washington, Eddy Pierre-Louis, Ryan Fodje, Taylor Heim, and Jacobe Johnson on Saturday. For Mississippi State, running back Fluff Bothwell and quarterback Kamario Taylor are expected to return to the game. However, they will be missing safety Issac Smith, which will be a significant loss for their defense.",
  "summary": "Oklahoma still lists three players as questionable on the Friday availability report.",
  "key_points": [
    "Offensive linemen Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta questionable for Mississippi State game",
    "Defensive back Eli Bowen listed as questionable for Saturday match",
    "Wide receiver Elijah Thomas rated doubtful, likely to miss game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The uncertainty surrounding key Oklahoma starters forces the Sooners to navigate a depleted roster against a Mississippi State squad that expects several critical players to return for Saturday.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}