Oklahoma's David Stone suffers lower body injury in practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman David Stone sustained a lower body injury during practice on Monday. His injury's severity is currently unknown, casting doubt on his availability for the Sooners' SEC opener against Georgia this Saturday. Stone has shown promise this season, making a career-high eight tackles in the game against New Mexico. If sidelined, Oklahoma may depend on backups like Nigel Smith II and Braxton Fely. Coach Brent Venables will address the media Tuesday, and an availability report will follow on Wednesday.
- •David Stone injured during practice on September 21.
- •Status uncertain for SEC opener against Georgia.
- •Recorded eight tackles in recent game vs. New Mexico.
- •Oklahoma may rely on reserves if Stone cannot play.
- •Availability report expected Wednesday before the game.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — David Stone injury update: OU football DL reportedly hurt in practice
"Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman David Stone suffered a lower body injury during practice. His status remains uncertain for Saturday's SEC football opener at Georgia.
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