Availability Report: Kobie McKinzie downgraded, several additional players ruled out vs. Tennessee

by: Jesse Crittenden11/01/25JesseCrittenden

Syndication: The Oklahoman — Oklahoma's Kobie McKinzie (11) and Kip Lewis (10) pressure Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) in the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooner and the University of Michigan Wolverines at the Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

The SEC Availability Report on Friday saw a lot of movement for Oklahoma.

The good news for the Sooners? Cornerback Gentry Williams was not included on the report, indicating he will be available for OU’s clash at Tennessee on Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC).

Otherwise, the report brought mostly unfavorable news for the Sooners.

Friday SEC Availability Report.

Big changes for the #Sooners.

Kobie McKinzie back to questionable.

Taylor Tatum out. Keontez Lewis out.

Kendel Dolby wasn’t listed on Wednesday and Thursday but is now out. pic.twitter.com/JsT7j51yir
— Jesse Crittenden (@JesseCrittenden) November 1, 2025

Linebacker Kobie McKinzie is back to questionable after he was listed as probable on Thursday. Being downgraded to questionable would indicate he is trending towards being a game-time decision.

Running backs Jovantae Barnes and Taylor Tatum has been ruled out. Cornerback Kendel Dolby — who was not listed on Wednesday or Thursday — has been ruled out. He’s been ruled out for three consecutive games.

Wide receiver Keontez Lewis has been ruled out and will miss his third consecutive game. He was doubtful on Wednesday and Thursday.

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter remains questionable to play.

An additional report will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff.