Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is questionable to play on Saturday when the 22nd-ranked Tigers travel to Norman to face the eighth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.
Pribula has not played since injuring his ankle on Oct. 25 in the loss to Vanderbilt, but he has been trending in the right direction in recent weeks. Pribula not being immediately ruled out suggests there’s at least a chance he can return to the field.
According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Pribula has been medically cleared to play. A final decision on his status will be made on Friday.
In Pribula’s absence, Mizzou has started true freshman Matt Zollers in each of the last 2 games. He’d draw a third straight start if Pribula is ultimately ruled out.
Zollers threw for 138 yards and a touchdown in relief of Pribula against Vanderbilt. In his first start against Texas A&M on Nov. 8, he struggled, completing only 7 of his 22 passes for 77 yards.
He found a bit more rhythm in the 49-27 win over Mississippi State last weekend, though he had plenty of help from the Tigers’ ground game. Zollers threw for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns with an interception.
Pribula has 1,685 passing yards, 220 rushing yards, and 16 total touchdowns this season. He has a Total QBR of 72.1. Zollers has a 50.8 QBR on the season.
Kickoff on Saturday against the Sooners is set for noon ET on ABC.
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