Two Key Oklahoma Defenders Upgraded Ahead of Tennessee Game

Oklahoma has upgraded the status of two key defenders, linebacker Kobie McKinzie and cornerback Gentry Williams, to probable for the upcoming game against Tennessee. McKinzie had exited the previous game against Ole Miss due to a groin tweak, while Williams missed the Ole Miss game after leaving the previous match against South Carolina early.

Running backs Taylor Tatum and Jovantae Barnes, along with offensive lineman Logan Howland, remain questionable. Barnes has been sidelined since an injury during warmups against Texas, and Tatum has only played in one game this season. Howland, although previously cleared to play, did not appear in the game against Ole Miss.

Wide receiver Keontez Lewis and offensive lineman Derek Simmons are both doubtful for the Tennessee game. Lewis faced a setback after a return from injury, and Simmons has been dealing with an injury since the Texas game.

Offensive linemen Jake Taylor, Jacob Sexton, and Troy Everett are ruled out. Everett is