Two OU football defensive standouts questionable for Sooners' game vs Missouri
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NORMAN — OU football could be without two of its defensive standouts yet again Saturday against Missouri.
Defensive lineman R Mason Thomas and defensive back Gentry Williams were listed as questionable on Wednesday's SEC availability report. Thomas missed the Sooners' win over Alabama after he injured himself during a 71-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the first quarter of OU's win over Tennessee on Nov. 1.
Running back Jovantae Barnes, who hasn't played since the Auburn game on Sept. 20 and hasn't traveled with the team, was also listed as questionable. Xavier Robinson, who exited the game against the Crimson Tide last week before returning, was not listed on the report, meaning he's expected to be available on Saturday.
Coach Brent Venables said Tuesday his team's running back depth will be tested in the final two games.
"Hopeful that we can stay healthy," Venables said. "We're probably going to have to spread it out a little more to manage the next couple of weeks."
Running back Taylor Tatum, who has dealt with injuries all season, was also not listed on the report, meaning he's expected to be available.
Tigers starting quarterback Beau Pribula was listed as doubtful. Mizzou will likely start Matt Zollers for the third consecutive week.
The Sooners and Tigers kick at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on ABC.
Here is the full availability report:
OU
- Questionable: RB Jovantae Barnes
- Questionable: DB Gentry Williams
- Questionable: DL R Mason Thomas
- Out: OL Troy Everett
- Out: OL Jacob Sexton
- Out: OL Jake Taylor
Missouri
- Probable: DE Langden Kitchen
- Questionable: WR DeMarion Fowlkes
- Doubtful: QB Beau Pribula
- Out: QB Sam Horn
- Out: K Blake Craig
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