Oklahoma offensive line faces uncertainty before Saturday visit to Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
College SportsOklahoma football prepares for a Week 2 matchup at Michigan on Saturday with the status of its offensive line in question. The Sooners are managing potential returns for starters Jake Maikkula and Ryan Fodje, who missed the season opener against UTEP due to injury. Left tackle Michael Fasusi is also dealing with health concerns after playing limited snaps last week. Freshman center Noah Best, who earned a starting role following a strong camp, remains an option for the interior line alongside Heath Ozaeta. Coach Brent Venables indicated the coaching staff is monitoring the recovery progress of the injured starters throughout the week. The team seeks to establish continuity at the line of scrimmage as they travel to Michigan Stadium for the 11 a.m. kickoff.
- •Oklahoma travels to Michigan for a Saturday game at 11 a.m.
- •Starters Jake Maikkula and Ryan Fodje remain uncertain due to injuries.
- •Freshman Noah Best earned the start at center in the team's opening win.
- •Left tackle Michael Fasusi is being monitored after playing 17 snaps last week.
- •Coach Bill Bedenbaugh is working to establish line continuity during practice.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — OU football's offensive line structure is biggest question entering Michigan game
"The biggest question mark on the Sooners the past month is the configurement of the offensive line. It appears it will continue to shuffle for Oklahoma football’s Week 2 visit to Michigan, which will kickoff Saturday at 11 a.m. on FOX at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. When the Sooners run out on the field in the Big House for the first drive, there is an unknown as to what the offensive line ...
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