Oklahoma Sooners defensive back a game-time decision against Texas
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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back a game-time decision against Texas
Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; New Mexico Lobos wide receiver Bailen George (81) makes a catch as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) defends during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
(Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aaron Gelvin, Sooners Wire
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TheOklahoma Soonershad a very crowded injury report this week, and Brent Venables' team will be missing a number of key players for Saturday'sRed River Rivalry matchupagainst theTexas Longhorns. However, one key player's status is still technically up in the air in Dallas.
Both defensive back Eli Bowen and tight end Jack Van Dorselaer were listed as game-time decisions in the Cotton Bowl on thefinal SEC availability report of the week, though it doesn't look like either player is trending to play. The Sooners will for sure be without a total of at least eight players against the 'Horns. Linebacker Taylor Heim, defensive back Jacobe Johnson, running back Xavier Robinson, wide receiver Trell Harris, tight end Trynae Washington, and offensive linemen Michael Fasusi, Eddy Pierre-Louis, and Fred Hinton are all listed as out.
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However, the Sooners did get some good news over the course of the week. Linebackers Owen Heinecke and Cole Sullivan, defensive back Michael Boganowski, and wide receiver Jer'Michael Carter were all listed on the report earlier this week, but all have been cleared to play on Saturday.
Cornerback is a position to watch for the Sooners in this game. If Bowen doesn't play, OU would be down its No. 1 and No. 3 cornerbacks for Red River. Alongside starter Courtland Guillory, it may be a busy day for unproven names like Trystan Haynes and Dakoda Fields.
The absences of Fasusi and Pierre-Louis will also be tough to overcome, with the remaining rotation on the offensive line for OU looking like Ryan Fodje, Noah Best, Jake Maikkula, Heath Ozaeta, and E'Marion Harris as the likely starters, with Peyton Joseph, Deacon Schmitt, and Caleb Nitta as the reserves to watch
For Texas, defensive lineman Justus Terry is a game-time decision, while Steve Sarkisian's team will be without defensive lineman Zion Williams, wide receiver Kaliq Lockett, and offensive lineman Jordan Coleman. Needless to say, theLonghornsare the healthier team heading into this game.
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Kickoff between Oklahoma and Texas is at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas.
SEC Game Day SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report
Oklahoma
LB Taylor Heim: OUT
WR Trell Harris: OUT
RB Xavier Robinson: OUT
TE Trynae Washington: OUT
DB Jacobe Johnson: OUT
OL Eddy Pierre-Louis: OUT
OL Michael Fasusi: OUT
OL Fred Hinton: OUT
DB Eli Bowen: GAME TIME DECISION
TE Jack Van Dorselaer: GAME TIME DECISION
Texas
WR Kaliq Lockett: OUT
OL Jordan Coleman: OUT
DL Zion Williams: OUT
DL Justus Terry: GAME TIME DECISION
Oklahoma Sooners running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs past Texas Longhorns linebacker Derrick Johnson during the third quarter at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, October 9, 2004. Peterson ran for 225 yards as the Sooners defeated the Longhorns 12-0. REUTERS/Bill Janscha WFJ
(Cary Horowitz, REUTERS)
Oct 9, 1971; Dallas, TX, USA FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jack Mildren (11) carries the ball as he is chased by Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Ray Dowdy (71) and Howard Shaw (31) at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
October. 6th, 2007; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver (18) Jermaine Gresham catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) copyright 2007
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) runs for a touchdown after making a catch in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 12, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Creed Humphrey (56) wears the Golden Hat after the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Oct 9, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a touchdown catch in front of Texas Longhorns defensive back Darion Dunn (4) during the fourth quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Oct 9, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) in action during the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) carries the ball during his team's game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
(Bryan Terry, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) and wide receiver Jordan Smallwood (17) and offensive lineman Ben Powers (72) celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 12, 1985; Dallas, TX, USA,FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooners nose guard Tony Casillas (92) in action against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooner beat the Longhorns 14-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 11, 1975; Dallas, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooner returner Joe Washington (24) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Red River shootout against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners beat the Longhorns 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard (3) poses with the golden hat trophy after the game against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma beat Texas 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard (3) and guard Adam Shead (74) celebrates with the golden hat trophy after a victory against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Landry Jones (12) throws in the pocket against the Texas Longhorns during the red river rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 6, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Oct 14, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 12, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (2) runs over Texas Longhorns defensive back Chris Brown (15) and scores a touchdown during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Oct 17, 2009; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ryan Broyles (85) scores a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Texas beat Oklahoma 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 7, 2006; Dallas, TX USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback (12) Paul Thompson looks to throw a pass in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Red River Rivalry in the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2006 Tim Heitman
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 11, 2008; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford (14) throws a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 9,2004; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jason White calls out signals against the Texas Longhorns during their game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas. Oklahoma beat Texas 12-0. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright 2004 Tim Heitman
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
University of Oklahoma's Roy Williams (rear) takes down Texas' Chris
Simms (L) on OU's 2-yard line, causing an interception and touchdown by
OU's Teddy Lehman in fourth-quarter action, October 6, 2001.
REUTERS/John Healey
JH/HB
(John Healey, REUTERS)
HOLIEWAY, JAMELLE / FOOTBALL / OU / #1: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, Sooner quarterback Jamelle Holieway heads up field while Longhorn defensive back Paul Behrman, the lone Oklahoman on the Texas squad, grabs hold. Staff Photo by David McDaniel. Original Photo 10/10/1987. Published on O-10-11-87.
(David McDaniel, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
HOLIEWAY, JAMELLE / FOOTBALL / OU quarterback Jamelle Holieway injures his ankle as he is brought down by a Texas defender in the first quarter Saturday. Staff Photo by Jim Argo. Original Photo 10/08/1988. Published on O-10-9-88.
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oklahoma Sooners running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs past Texas Longhorns linebacker Derrick Johnson during the third quarter at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, October 9, 2004. Peterson ran for 225 yards as the Sooners defeated the Longhorns 12-0. REUTERS/Bill Janscha WFJ
(Cary Horowitz, REUTERS)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oklahoma Sooners running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs past Texas Longhorns linebacker Derrick Johnson during the third quarter at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, October 9, 2004. Peterson ran for 225 yards as the Sooners defeated the Longhorns 12-0. REUTERS/Bill Janscha WFJ
(Cary Horowitz, REUTERS)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 9, 1971; Dallas, TX, USA FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jack Mildren (11) carries the ball as he is chased by Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Ray Dowdy (71) and Howard Shaw (31) at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
October. 6th, 2007; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver (18) Jermaine Gresham catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) copyright 2007
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) runs for a touchdown after making a catch in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 12, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Creed Humphrey (56) wears the Golden Hat after the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 9, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a touchdown catch in front of Texas Longhorns defensive back Darion Dunn (4) during the fourth quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 9, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) in action during the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) carries the ball during his team's game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
(Bryan Terry, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) and wide receiver Jordan Smallwood (17) and offensive lineman Ben Powers (72) celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma won 45-40. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
10/25
Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 12, 1985; Dallas, TX, USA,FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooners nose guard Tony Casillas (92) in action against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooner beat the Longhorns 14-7. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 11, 1975; Dallas, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oklahoma Sooner returner Joe Washington (24) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Red River shootout against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners beat the Longhorns 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard (3) poses with the golden hat trophy after the game against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma beat Texas 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard (3) and guard Adam Shead (74) celebrates with the golden hat trophy after a victory against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Sep 13, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Landry Jones (12) throws in the pocket against the Texas Longhorns during the red river rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
(Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 6, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 14, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 12, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (2) runs over Texas Longhorns defensive back Chris Brown (15) and scores a touchdown during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 17, 2009; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ryan Broyles (85) scores a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Texas beat Oklahoma 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 7, 2006; Dallas, TX USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback (12) Paul Thompson looks to throw a pass in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at the Red River Rivalry in the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2006 Tim Heitman
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 11, 2008; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford (14) throws a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
Oct 9,2004; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jason White calls out signals against the Texas Longhorns during their game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas. Oklahoma beat Texas 12-0. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright 2004 Tim Heitman
(Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
University of Oklahoma's Roy Williams (rear) takes down Texas' Chris
Simms (L) on OU's 2-yard line, causing an interception and touchdown by
OU's Teddy Lehman in fourth-quarter action, October 6, 2001.
REUTERS/John Healey
JH/HB
(John Healey, REUTERS)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
HOLIEWAY, JAMELLE / FOOTBALL / OU / #1: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, Sooner quarterback Jamelle Holieway heads up field while Longhorn defensive back Paul Behrman, the lone Oklahoman on the Texas squad, grabs hold. Staff Photo by David McDaniel. Original Photo 10/10/1987. Published on O-10-11-87.
(David McDaniel, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Oklahoma Sooners greats in the Red River Showdown
HOLIEWAY, JAMELLE / FOOTBALL / OU quarterback Jamelle Holieway injures his ankle as he is brought down by a Texas defender in the first quarter Saturday. Staff Photo by Jim Argo. Original Photo 10/08/1988. Published on O-10-9-88.
(Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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