Injuries? What Injuries? Oklahoma Offensive Line Gets a Double Shot of Good News
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma offensive lineman Ryan Fodje, who suffered a knee injury Monday, was back at practice Tuesday and is expected to miss the season opener against UTEP but aims to return for the Michigan game on Sept. 12.
- Starting center Jake Maikkula, who had a sprained MCL and was initially expected to be out 4-6 weeks, practiced fully Tuesday and is also likely to be held out or limited for the opener with hopes of being fully healthy for the Michigan game.
- Maikkula’s return would allow Fodje to move back to his usual right guard position, where Heath Ozaeta has been stepping up during Fodje’s absence.
- Backup centers Caleb Nitta and Noah Best have performed well in the interim, providing depth that coach Bill Bedenbaugh has worked to develop ahead of a challenging stretch of games against Michigan, Georgia, and Texas.
