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OU vs Ole Miss availability report (Thursday): Logan Howland upgraded

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NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Missouri
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Logan Howland (71) gets ready to block against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

OU could be without its starting right tackle this Saturday against No. 8 Ole Miss.

Derek Simmons appeared on the second availability of the week report as doubtful. This is a surprise given Simmons not only played in Saturday’s game against South Carolina, but also participated in media interviews on Monday. According to SoonerScoop sources, Simmons suffered a concussion in practice this week, which is why his status is questionable.

This would be the second concussion Simmons has had while at OU. He also had one during fall camp, which forced him to miss the season opener versus Illinois State. Simmons also has a history of concussions going back to his time at Western Carolina.

If Simmons cannot play on Saturday, Stanford transfer Luke Baklenko would start in his place. It would mark Baklenko’s first start this season at right tackle. He did play the majority of the season opener against Illinois State at left tackle. He also played the majority of the Texas game after Simmons suffered a sprained ankle in the first quarter.

OU is already thin at offensive tackle. Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor have been listed as out on the availability report all season. Sexton started the season opener, but played only six snaps after suffering a knee injury. Taylor has not played a single snap this season.

In addition to those two, Logan Howland is also currently injured with a sprained ankle. He has made three starts this season and has played 221 snaps. He was listed as probable on Thursday’s availability report, which is a good sign.

Safe to say, OU can’t afford any more injuries up front. Below is the full availability report.

  • OL Logan Howland: Probable
  • OL Derek Simmons: Doubtful
  • DB Gentry Williams: Questionable
  • RB Jovantae Barnes: Questionable
  • WR Keontez Lewis: Doubtful
  • OL Troy Everett: Out
  • OL Jacob Sexton: Out
  • OL Jake Taylor: Out

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