On October 10, the SEC injury reports were updated for No. 1 Texas football and No. 18 Oklahoma ahead of their matchup on October 12 at the Cotton Bowl. Both teams are expected to regain some players after their bye weeks, allowing for recovery before the Red River Rivalry.
Texas enters the game with a relatively healthy roster. Coach Steve Sarkisian announced that redshirt junior quarterback Quinn Ewers will start, having missed the previous two games due to an abdominal strain. He was initially listed as “probable” but was fully removed from the injury report on Thursday.
In contrast, Oklahoma faces significant injury challenges, particularly on offense. Three key starters will be unavailable against Texas, including cornerback Kendel Dolby. He and backup corner Gentry Williams are both ruled out. Dolby is sidelined with a season-ending ankle injury sustained during a game against Tennessee.
Dolby’s absence has allowed younger players like junior Dasan McCullough and sophomore Samuel Omosigho to step up in the defensive lineup. McCullough is set to make his season debut, while Omosigho recently started in Dolby’s place during the last game against Auburn. Both players are expected to play prominent roles in the defense this weekend.
