Brent Venables expects short-term injury recovery for Michael Fasusi

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables confirmed that offensive lineman Michael Fasusi is dealing with a short-term shoulder injury. Fasusi missed the Sooners' 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines on September 13, 2026, after aggravating the issue during the team's opening win against the UTEP Miners. While Oklahoma saw the return of center Jake Maikkula and left tackle Ryan Fodje to the starting lineup, the offensive line struggled to maintain consistency against the Michigan defensive front. The Sooners recorded only 289 yards of total offense and converted just three of 13 third-down attempts in the road defeat. Venables indicated that the program expects Fasusi to return to the field in the near future. The coaching staff will monitor his recovery during the upcoming break before the team's next contest.

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