During Wednesday’s SEC teleconference call, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables announced that wide receiver Jayden Gibson is no longer part of the Sooners’ roster.
Gibson had not played since the 2023 season, where he made 14 receptions for 375 yards and five touchdowns. Unfortunately, after suffering a knee injury during preseason camp last year, he missed all of 2024 and then all of spring ball in Norman earlier this year.
The Sooners have leaned on talented receivers Isaiah Sategna, Keontez Lewis, and Deion Burks. Even with Gibson’s return from injury, it was evident that Oklahoma’s receiver rotation would struggle to integrate him.
According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Gibson is expected to hit the transfer portal and explore his options following his exit from the team.
As for Oklahoma, it is set to hit the road this week for a matchup with Shane Beamer and South Carolina.
After a disappointing defeat in the Red River Rivalry against Texas, the Sooners are eager to bounce back. With a current record of 5-1 and 1-1 in the SEC, OU still has a chance to make an SEC Championship Game appearance, but it can’t let 1 loss snowball.
Kickoff against the Gamecocks is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. ET in Columbia.
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