Jake Maikkula injury update: Brent Venables expects short recovery for OL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Oklahoma offensive lineman Jake Maikkula is expected to recover quickly from an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Brent Venables. Maikkula sustained the injury during a scrimmage last weekend. In his absence, players Ryan Fodje, Caleb Nitta, and Noah Best are competing for his position. Best is noted for his potential as a true freshman, while Nitta has prior starting experience. Venables expressed confidence in the alternate players filling in, with quarterback John Mateer backing their preparedness and rapport.
- •Maikkula injured during a recent scrimmage
- •Brent Venables optimistic about short recovery
- •Fodje, Nitta, and Best competing for starting position
- •Nitta started nine games last season for Western Kentucky
- •Mateer trusts all three alternate linemen
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Maikkula injury update: Brent Venables says OU football OL sidelined for 'short term'
"OU football coach Brent Venables believes offensive lineman Jake Maikkula's injury will be "short term."
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