OU football could be without key starters in initial availability report for LSU game

NORMAN — OU football could be without several starters Saturday against LSU.As expected, defensive lineman R Mason Thomas and defensive back Gentry Williams were listed as doubtful on Wednesday's SEC availability report. Thomas missed the Sooners' wins over Alabama and Missouri after he injured himself during a 71-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the first quarter of OU's win over Tennessee on Nov. 1.Defensive lineman Jayden Jackson and offensive lineman Jake Maikkula were listed as questionable. The Sooners’ offensive line depth could be a concern as offensive lineman Heath Ozaeta is also questionable.Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will miss the contest. LSU is expected to start quarterback Michael Van Buren for the third consecutive game.Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks is questionable.Here is the full report:

Oklahoma

• OL Troy Everett: Out

• DB Reggie Powers III: Out first half (targeting)

• DB Gentry Williams: Doubtful

• DL R Mason Thomas: Doubtful

• OL Jacob Sexton: Doubtful

• OL Jake Taylor: Doubtful

• RB Jovantae Barnes: Questionable

• DL Jayden Jackson: Questionable

• OL Jake Maikkula: Questionable

• OL Heath Ozaeta: Questionable

LSU

• WR Aaron Anderson: Out

• WR Nic Anderson: Out

• QB Garrett Nussmeier: Out

• DE Gabriel Reliford: Out

• OL Braelin Moore: Out

• LB Whit Weeks: Questionable

• OL Tyree Adams: Questionable

• OL Ory Williams: Questionable

• CB Ja’Keem Jackson: Probable

• RB Caden Durham: Probable

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