College Football

Oklahoma officially loses Michael Fasusi for Texas clash

October 10, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners’ Week 6 showdown with Texas takes a major blow as offensive tackle Michael Fasusi has been ruled out of the game, further complicating an already shaky offensive line. Fasusi, a five-star recruit from Lewisville, Texas, was expected to anchor the protection for quarterback John Mateer—a key role given the Sooners’ struggles in recent matchups against their arch-rivals.

His absence, combined with interior lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis now listed as doubtful, leaves Oklahoma’s offensive line severely depleted ahead of a rivalry game where stability up front is critical. Mateer, who has faced mounting criticism after four interceptions in his last three outings, will need to rely on his scrambling ability and improvisational skills to navigate Texas’ formidable defensive front.

The Sooners, who have lost two straight games to the Longhorns, now enter the matchup without one of their most promising young linemen, adding to the pressure on a unit already tasked with keeping Mateer upright against a stout Texas defense.