Michael Fasusi injury update: Sooners OL nears return from shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners left tackle Michael Fasusi is close to returning from a shoulder injury, according to head coach Brent Venables. Fasusi is reportedly in great shape and has a couple more hurdles to clear before being cleared for action. He was previously ruled out for the Texas game and is expected to bolster the offensive line for the upcoming matchup against No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- •Brent Venables confirms Fasusi is 'just about ready' to return.
- •Fasusi missed the Texas game but played 11 games last season.
- •He reinjured his shoulder in the season opener against UTEP.
- •Upcoming game is Saturday against No. 15 Kentucky.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Fasusi injury update: OU football OL 'just about ready' to return to Sooners
"OU football coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that left tackle Michael Fasusi is "just about ready" to return from his shoulder injury.
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