Initial SEC injury report features long list of names for Oklahoma, Kentucky
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As the season has progressed, the SEC‘s weekly injury reports have begun to resemble CVS receipts in their concerning length, and Week 6 is no different.
Kentucky and Oklahoma are feeling the brunt of that reality, as both teams feature a plethora of names on the report ahead of their matchup Saturday in Norman.
In total, the Wildcats have 11 players listed on the initial posting, while the Sooners trump that number with 13 athletes in total. And in somewhat of a rarity, Will Stein‘s squad has players listed under every category (Out, Doubtful, Questionable and Probable).
The most notable inclusions are Oklahoma offensive linemen Michael Fasusi and Eddy Pierre-Louis being listed as questionable, along with star defensive back Eli Bowen.
Meanwhile, Kentucky’s standout running back CJ Baxter has been listed as questionable after he fought through ailments during the win over LSU and still ran for over 100 yards. The Texas transfer could exact revenge for his former teammates this weekend, but his status is up in the air.
As a result, this may end up being a battle of attrition under the lights in Norman, as both teams will be relying upon depth pieces to step up and play larger roles this week.
The Wildcats and Sooners will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the game being broadcast by the SEC Network.
Parker is currently the sports editor for Gulf Coast Media in Foley, Alabama. He's a graduate from Mizzou who has experience covering the Tiger football and basketball beats for SB Nation, and he's worked for a variety of sports news outlets in the past.
