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Maikkula Injury Update | Oklahoma Sooners Football News

Oklahoma’s starting center Jake Maikkula suffered a knee injury in fall camp, but head coach Brent Venables downplays the severity, expecting him back soon. Maikkula was a rock last season, starting 10 games and allowing just two sacks — crucial stability for an offensive line still finding its groove. While he recovers, backups Ryan Fodje, Caleb Nitta, and Noah Best are stepping up, with Nitta bringing proven pass-blocking experience from Western Kentucky. With the center position vital to both run and pass game cohesion, Oklahoma’s depth gives them confidence this is a short-term bump, not…

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