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OU football OL Michael Fasusi downgraded to doubtful, CB Eli Bowen ruled out vs Kentucky
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NORMAN — Oklahoma offensive lineman Michael Fasusi was downgraded to doubtful against Kentucky on Friday after being listed as questionable on Wednesday and Thursday's report.
Coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that Fasusi is "just about ready" to return to the field after suffering a shoulder injury against UTEP. Additionally, offensive linemen Heath Ozaeta and Eddy Pierre-Louis were also listed as doubtful Friday.
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Cornerback Eli Bowen and wide receiver Parker Livingstone were downgraded to out.
Here's Friday's full report:
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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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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
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DB Eli Bowen: Out
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OL Michael Fasusi: Doubtful
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WR Trell Harris: Out
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LB Taylor Heim: Out
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DB Jacobe Johnson: Out
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WR Parker Livingstone: Out
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OL Heath Ozaeta: Doubtful
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OL Eddy Pierre-Louis: Doubtful
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RB Xavier Robinson: Out
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TE Trynae Washington: Out
Kentucky
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WR Nic Anderson: Probable
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RB CJ Baxter: Questionable
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TE Elijah Brown: Questionable
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DL Kalen Edwards: Questionable
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DB Grant Grayton: Out
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ILB Antwan Smith: Out
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DB Jaden Smith: Out
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DE Tyler Thomas: Out
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ILB Tavion Wallace: Out
Colton Sulley covers the Oklahoma Sooners for 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 a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com .
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