The Oklahoma Sooners released their depth chart for their week two matchup against the Houston Cougars on Friday night. Though a lot has stayed the same from week one, there are a few notable differences.
With Jalil Farooq out for six to eight weeks with a foot injury, J.J. Hester is slated to start opposite Brenen Thompson OR Nic Anderson, while Deion Burks continues to occupy the slot position. Behind Hester are true freshmen Zion Kearney and Zion Ragins. The Sooners may have to go to their talented former four-star prospects if Hester’s unable to improve from his performance against Temple, where he had a couple of drops.
The offensive line is pretty much the same as last week, but Joshua Bates has moved and is now listed as a co-starter alongside Branson Hickman. Bates impressed during fall camp and earned some first-team reps but dealt with injuries in the latter stages of camp. Hickman, who was the solo starter last week for Temple, hurt his ankle in the first quarter. Initially, the Sooners slid Geirean Hatchett over from left guard to center to fill in for Hickman, but in the second half, it was all Bates.
Notably, the Sooners ran for 40 more rushing yards and just over nine yards per carry in the second half, albeit more against Temple’s backups. Given Hickman’s injury situation, the Sooners may choose to be conservative with their veteran center against Houston, making sure he’s healthy for the remainder of the season.
Of note on the #Sooners’ Week 2 depth chart…
— It’s still Tarquin at LT, Sexton at LG
— Geirean Hatchett listed at RG and on the second string
— Hickman and Bates co-starters at C
— JJ Hester will draw the start in Jalil Farooq’s stead
— Zion Ragins appears pic.twitter.com/49J3C6G036
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) September 6, 2024
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