Overview
- Linebacker Kip Lewis injured his right knee in the first half of Oklahoma’s 17-10 loss to Michigan on Saturday and did not return to the game.
- Head coach Brent Venables said Lewis will “miss some time” but declined to provide a specific diagnosis or return timetable.
- Oklahoma plans to shift weakside linebacker reps to James Nesta and Cole Sullivan while relying on middle linebacker Owen Heinecke to lead the unit.
- Left tackle Michael Fasusi did not play after a shoulder setback versus UTEP and is expected to be out short term, while Ryan Fodje started against Michigan as he returned from a prior absence.
- Lewis’s absence removes the Sooners’ longest-tenured player and leading tackler from last season, which raises questions about defensive continuity and readiness for upcoming games.