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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back a game-time decision against Texas

The Oklahoma Sooners enter their high-stakes Cotton Bowl showdown with Texas as an underdog, facing a critical defensive challenge against the top-ranked Longhorns. Injuries have plagued Oklahoma’s roster, particularly in SEC matchups, raising questions about their ability to field a full squad.

Defensive back Eli Bowen’s availability remains uncertain, with the Sooners hoping to deploy key players like Taylor Wein, who has expressed eagerness to face Texas. Meanwhile, Texas’s own defensive lineman, Justus Terry, has missed three games due to a recent injury, adding another layer of unpredictability to the rivalry clash set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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The Sooners’ offense will need to navigate Texas’s physical defense, while the Longhorns aim to capitalize on Oklahoma’s injury concerns. Both teams have struggled with rushing efficiency in past meetings, but history suggests the team with the edge in ground control often prevails in this historic rivalry.

With the stakes higher than ever, Oklahoma’s ability to adapt and overcome personnel shortages will determine whether they can pull off an upset against a powerhouse opponent.

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