Oklahoma's Center Crisis Deepens | Oklahoma Sooners Football News

Oklahoma Sooners Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Oklahoma’s offensive line is in chaos as injured center Jake Maikkula forces a scramble for answers — and the Sooners’ brutal early schedule against Michigan and Georgia makes this crisis even more urgent. With 20 different OL combos over the past three seasons, versatility isn’t just a buzzword here — it’s survival. When Troy Everett went down last year, Maikkula stepped in; when Maikkula got hurt, freshman Febechi Nwaiwu pulled off a solid emergency performance. Now, Caleb Nitta (9 starts at WKU) is stepping up, while freshman Best and versatile Ryan Fodje are also in the mix. Coach Bill…