A member of theOklahoma Sooners' starting offensive line is trending toward a return this week. On the initial availability report released by the SEC on Wednesday evening, center Jake Maikkula was listed as probable.
Maikkula missed the South Carolina game with a lower-body injury suffered in the win over Mississippi State. As long as he maintains his probable status over the next couple of days, Maikkula will likely return to the starting lineup for the Sooners' road trip to face theFlorida Gators. If he does, it'll be the most intact the Oklahoma offensive line has been this season after Heath Ozaeta returned to the starting lineup last weekend.
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The other big name to watch for the Sooners offense is tight end Rocky Beers. Beers is Oklahoma's second-leading receiver this season, with 34 receptions for 446 yards, and leads the team with four receiving touchdowns. Beers was listed as questionable for this Saturday. If he's not able to play, Hayden Hansen will get a vast majority of the tight end snaps, but the Sooners will need someone to step up in the pass-catching department.
Also of note are the questionable tags on defensive backs Peyton and Eli Bowen. Peyton played last week against South Carolina, while Eli missed his fourth game in a row. Against a talented Florida wide receiver group, the Sooners defense would certainly benefit from their availability on Saturday.
Florida will be without starting offensive tackle Emeka Ugorji this week. Two of their better wide receivers in Bailey Stockton (questionable) and Vernell Brown III are also in danger of missing the Week 10 contest. Stockton is second on the Gators in receiving, and Brown is third. Brown hasn't played since late September. Another name to keep an eye on is defensive end Emmanuel Oyebadejo. Oyebadejo is tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks and is second in tackles for loss. He's also listed as questionable this week.
Here's a look at the initial SEC availability report for Oklahoma vs. Florida.
Tight end coach Jason Witten walks on the field during an Oklahoma (OU) football practice in Norman, Okla., on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten wears the Golden Hat following the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 10, 2026.
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Oct 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten wears the Golden hat and celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) after the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end coach Jason Witten reacts during the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end coach Jason Witten reacts during the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables (right) speaks with tight ends coach Jason Witten before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten runs a drill with Jacob Jordan, left, during football practice for the OU Sooners at the stadium practice fields in Norman, Okla., Friday, August 7, 2026.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten is pictured during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday April 18, 2026.
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Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten greets wide receiver Eli Merck (89) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten, left, talks with coach Brent Venables during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten works with players during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten, left, talks with coach Brent Venables during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Tight end coach Jason Witten walks on the field during an Oklahoma (OU) football practice in Norman, Okla., on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Tight end coach Jason Witten walks on the field during an Oklahoma (OU) football practice in Norman, Okla., on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten wears the Golden Hat following the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 10, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten wears the Golden hat and celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) after the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end coach Jason Witten reacts during the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end coach Jason Witten reacts during the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Sep 4, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables (right) speaks with tight ends coach Jason Witten before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten runs a drill with Jacob Jordan, left, during football practice for the OU Sooners at the stadium practice fields in Norman, Okla., Friday, August 7, 2026.
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten is pictured during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday April 18, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten greets wide receiver Eli Merck (89) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sooners Wire Staff Predictions for Oklahoma vs. Florida
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten, left, talks with coach Brent Venables during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten works with players during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Photos of Oklahoma interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten
Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten, left, talks with coach Brent Venables during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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