Oklahoma vs. Texas injury report: Who's out and who has to step up for the Sooners in Red River Rivalry

Somehow, the Oklahoma Sooners' injured list grew coming out of the bye week after getting a week to theoretically rest and get healthy.

The Sooners will try to upset No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday in Dallas while drastically shorthanded and undermanned in some of the worst places.

Here is OU's injury report for its Week 6 matchup with Texas, which includes who has to fill in because of the injuries, and will be updated until kickoff as more updates come in.

OL Michael Fasusi: OUT

The Sooners will be without starting left tackle Michael Fasusi for the fourth straight game against their toughest task yet: Texas' defensive line, which is fourth in the country in sacks per game. Fasusi injured his shoulder in the first quarter of the season opener, and we have not seen him on the field since.

Replacement: Ryan Fodje will once again be at left tackle to replace Fasusi. Fodje's usual spot is right guard, but he has yet to play there this season, having to fill in for Fasusi and missing the season opener. Saturday will be Fodje's greatest challenge yet in trying to keep Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons away from quarterback John Mateer.

RB Xavier Robinson: OUT

Running back Xavier Robinson was one of the surprise additions to the availability report coming out of the bye week. He was already listed as out on the initial report on Wednesday.

Replacement: Robinson has slipped in the backfield pecking order in the past two games. Freshman Jonathan Hatton Jr. has recently emerged as RB2 behind Lloyd Avant, so Robinson's absence should mean more carries for the frosh to prove himself. Tory Blaylock could also get Robinson's vacant touches.

CB Jacobe Johnson: OUT

Cornerback Jacobe Johnson suffered an injury against Georgia and was immediately ruled out on Wednesday. Johnson is the most experienced corner OU has as a senior, but this still did not seem like a major blow until Eli Bowen's sudden injury. Now, it is as if OU is without another starter.

Replacement: If Johnson were healthy, he would be getting the start to replace Eli Bowen. Instead, sophomore Trystan Haynes will make his first career start. Oregon transfer Dakoda Fields could also get more snaps since the Sooners are so thin at the position.

OL Eddy Pierre-Louis: OUT

Starting left guard Eddy Pierre-Louis was an unexpected name on the initial availability report after OU's bye week. He was listed as questionable then, before getting downgraded to doubtful on Friday, hen ultimately ruled out on the final report. The Sooners will have to stop Texas' top-5 pass rush without the left side of their starting O-line.

Replacement: OU could definitely have worse options to fill in at guard. Heath Ozaeta should get the nod after actually starting over Pierre-Louis in the last game against Georgia. Ozaeta, a senior, already has 17 starts under his belt. It looks like he'll be at right guard, while freshman Noah Best will start on the left side.

However, as if things couldn't get any worse for OU, SoonerScoop's George Stoia reported that Ozaeta "tweaked something" during warmups and was briefly checked. He returned, but that will be something to watch throughout the game. Either Sean Hutton or Owen Hollenbeck would be the next man up.

CB Eli Bowen: OUT

Friday night's availability report confirmed rumors that cornerback Eli Bowen injured his ankle during practice on Thursday. He was then labeled a game-time decision on the final report, but has not been participating in pregame warmups, with a heavy wrap on his left ankle.

Even if he does play, Bowen will still be hindered by a bum ankle.

Replacement: Since senior Jacobe Johnson is also out, sophomore Trystan Haynes will get his first career start in place of Bowen. Haynes will have a daunting task in covering Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo for most of the afternoon.

TE Jack Van Dorselaer: OUT

Tight end Jack Van Dorselaer was listed as a game-time decision on the final report after being probable all week, but he hasn't participated in pregame warmups. He is a depth piece behind Rocky Beers and Hayden Hansen.

Other OU players out

LB Taylor Heim
WR Trell Harris
TE Trynae Washington
OL Fred Hinton

Texas injury report

OL Jordan Coleman: out
WR Kaliq Lockett: out
DL Zion Williams: out
DL Justus Terry: game-time decision

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