Sooners coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that Fasusi, was "just about ready" to return but that OU's best offensive lineman had to clear another hurdle or two in the next few days.
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The second-year lineman played in 11 games and made 10 starts last season as a true freshman, allowing four sacks on 395 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. He appeared to reinjure his shoulder in the Sooners' season-opening win over UTEP after he dealt with an injury during training camp.
Bowen, one of OU's starting cornerbacks, twisted his ankle in a walkthrough ahead of last week's win over Texas.
The Sooners and Wildcats kick at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
The Sooner Schooner runs on to the field in before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
A Ruf/Neks shots a shot fun in the first half of 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)
Oklahoma fans cheer in the second half of 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)
An Oklahoma fan wears a OU necklace before 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)
Fans walk at the state fair park before 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)
Oklahoma fans greet the Texas busses before 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)
Oklahoma fans take a picture in front of the Cotton Bowl before 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)
The Oklahoma drumlin plays before 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)
The Sooner Schooner takes the field before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma fans cheer during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Fans watch as fireworks go off over the press box between quarters of a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma fans fill the stands before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Fans fill the stands just before the start of a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma fans watch a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Sep 26, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; A Oklahoma Sooners cheerleader reacts to game play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners cheerleaders look on during the national anthem prior to the game between Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; A Oklahoma Sooners cheerleader looks on prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
The Sooner Schooner takes the field during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
The Sooner Schooner is pictured during the Walk of Champions before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
The Sooner Schooner runs on to the field before 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)
The Sooner Schooner is pictured during the Walk of Champions before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner runs on to the field in before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner runs on to the field in before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
A Ruf/Neks shots a shot fun in the first half of 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans cheer in the second half of 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
An Oklahoma fan wears a OU necklace before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Fans walk at the state fair park before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans greet the Texas busses before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans take a picture in front of the Cotton Bowl before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Oklahoma drumlin plays before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner takes the field before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans cheer during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Fans watch as fireworks go off over the press box between quarters of a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans fill the stands before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Fans fill the stands just before the start of a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Oklahoma fans watch a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Sep 26, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; A Oklahoma Sooners cheerleader reacts to game play against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners cheerleaders look on during the national anthem prior to the game between Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; A Oklahoma Sooners cheerleader looks on prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner takes the field during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
(BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner is pictured during the Walk of Champions before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner runs on to the field before 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)
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OU football fanfare: Cheerleaders, mascots, fans at games during 2026 season
The Sooner Schooner is pictured during the Walk of Champions before the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma
RB Tory Blaylock: Probable
DB Eli Bowen: Questionable
OL Michael Fasusi: Questionable
WR Trell Harris: Out
LB Taylor Heim: Out
OL Fred Hinton: Questionable
DB Jacobe Johnson: Out
WR Parker Livingstone: Questionable
OL Heath Ozaeta: Questionable
OL Eddy Pierre-Louis: Questionable
RB Xavier Robinson: Out
TE Jack Van Dorselaer: Probable
TE Trynae Washington: Out
Kentucky
ILB Alex Afari Jr.: Questionable
WR Nic Anderson: Probable
RB CJ Baxter: Questionable
TE Elijah Brown: Questionable
DL Kalen Edwards: Questionable
DB Grant Grayton: Out
ILB Antwan Smith: Out
DB Jaden Smith: Out
DB Hasaan Sykes: Probable
DE Tyler Thomas: Doubtful
ILB Tavion Wallace: Out
Colton Sulley covers theOklahoma Soonersfor The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Colton? He can be reached at csulley@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @colton_sulley. Support Colton's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing adigital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
