Oklahoma’s first availability report of the week came with plenty of uncertainty, and the biggest name on it was Michael Fasusi.
The Sooners’ star left tackle is listed as questionable to return ahead of Saturday’s road game at Mississippi State. Fasusi has not played since injuring his shoulder against UTEP in the season opener, so his status remains one of the biggest items to watch as OU heads to Starkville.
Oklahoma also ruled out offensive linemen Ryan Fodje and Eddy Pierre-Louis for the game. Fodje was hurt in last weekend’s loss to Kentucky. Heath Ozaeta landed in the questionable group as well, giving the Sooners four offensive linemen on the report.
The injury list isn’t limited to the line, either. Defensive back Eli Bowen is questionable, while several other Sooners are in uncertain territory: receiver Parker Livingstone, running backs Tory Blaylock and Xavier Robinson, receiver Elijah Thomas, and linebacker Taylor Heim are all listed as questionable or out, along with tight end Trynae Washington, receiver Trell Harris and defensive back Jacobe Johnson.
Mississippi State has its own key concerns. Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor is questionable after injuring his foot against Missouri on Sept. 26, and starting running back Fluff Bothwell is also questionable. The Bulldogs’ report also includes safety Isaac Smith, linebacker Zakari Tillman and offensive lineman DJ Chester as questionable, while linebacker Jalen Smith, receiver Ayden Williams, and defensive linemen Trevion Williams and Diesel Moye are out.
Here is the full initial availability report ahead of Saturday’s game at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville:
Oklahoma
LB Taylor Heim: Out
WR Trell Harris: Out
TE Trynae Washington: Out
DB Jacobe Johnson: Out
OL Eddy Pierre-Louis: Out
OL Ryan Fodje: Out
WR Parker Livingstone: Questionable
RB Tory Blaylock: Questionable
WR Elijah Thomas: Questionable
RB Xavier Robinson: Questionable
DB Eli Bowen: Questionable
OL Michael Fasusi: Questionable
OL Heath Ozaeta: Questionable
Mississippi State
LB Jalen Smith: Out
WR Ayden Williams: Out
DL Trevion Williams: Out
DL Diesel Moye: Out
QB Kamario Taylor: Questionable
S Isaac Smith: Questionable
LB Zakari Tillman: Questionable
RB Fluff Bothwell: Questionable
OL DJ Chester: Questionable
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