Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula returns to starting lineup against Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Oklahoma starting center Jake Maikkula will return to the field for Saturday’s road game against Michigan in Ann Arbor. Maikkula missed the team’s Week 1 victory over UTEP with a knee injury but is set to start this weekend. His return shifts true freshman Noah Best from center to right guard on the offensive line. While Maikkula returns, starting left tackle Michale Fasusi is unavailable for the game due to a shoulder injury. Ryan Fodje will step into the starting left tackle position after missing the UTEP matchup. Quarterback John Mateer continues to lead the Sooners offense into the road contest against a Michigan defensive front that recorded two sacks against Western Michigan in the previous week.
- •Jake Maikkula returns to start at center after missing the UTEP game with a knee injury.
- •Noah Best moves from center to right guard for the Saturday matchup.
- •Michale Fasusi will miss the game with a shoulder injury.
- •Ryan Fodje returns to the starting lineup at left tackle.
- •Oklahoma plays Michigan on the road this Saturday.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma football news: Key John Mateer protector returning vs. Michigan
"The Oklahoma Sooners beat UTEP 51-0 in Week 1 and have bigger fish to fry this week on the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, against the Wolverines. Michigan’s pass rush looked strong against Western Michigan in Week 1, which could prevent star quarterback John Mateer from having the “clean” game he had vs. the Miners. On Friday, the Sooners got good […] The post Oklahoma football news: Key John Mateer protector returning vs. Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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