Oklahoma adds Braxton Fely to defensive roster following court order

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Oklahoma adds Braxton Fely to defensive roster following court order
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Oklahoma is expanding its defensive line depth with the addition of former Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely. A Cleveland County District Court judge granted Fely a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on Thursday, allowing him to compete for the Sooners immediately. The court order further prevents the NCAA from applying its rule of restitution to the university regarding Fely’s eligibility status. This development follows a similar legal outcome for Arkansas transfer Danny Saili, who was also added to the team roster on Thursday after securing a separate court order. Fely recorded 24 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season with Boise State. The Sooners prepare to play UTEP at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.

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  • Braxton Fely joins the Oklahoma defensive line following a court-ordered injunction against the NCAA.
  • The court ruling shields Oklahoma from potential penalties under the rule of restitution.
  • Fely finished the previous season with 24 tackles and 5.5 sacks at Boise State.
  • Danny Saili also joined the Sooners roster on Thursday via a separate temporary restraining order.
  • Oklahoma begins its regular season schedule Friday against UTEP.
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  • 11:26 PMYahoo SportsOU football expected to add Boise State transfer DL Braxton Fely
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Oklahoma adds defensive tackle Braxton Fely to the roster after a court order clears him to play for the Sooners.

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