COLUMBIA, S.C. — Oklahoma will officially be without redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Logan Howland for its Week 8 matchup against South Carolina.
Howland was listed as out on the final gameday availability report released Saturday morning, 90 minutes before the Sooners and Gamecocks kicked off from Williams-Brice Stadium. Howland had been listed as doubtful throughout the week before being downgraded on Saturday’s report.
The 6-foot-6, 322-pound offensive tackle has now missed two consecutive games after sustaining an injury in Oklahoma’s Week 6 win against Kent State. Howland played just one snap against the Golden Flashes before exiting with an undisclosed injury, and he was ruled out of last week’s Red River Rivalry loss to Texas.
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Howland started three of Oklahoma’s first five games of the season prior to his injury. He started the season opener against Illinois State at right tackle before starting at left tackle against both Temple and Auburn. Howland has been the Sooners’ swing tackle this season, providing depth at both tackle spots behind freshman Michael Fasusi and veteran Derek Simmons.
Howland is one of eight Oklahoma players who will miss Saturday’s game against South Carolina. He joins offensive linemen Troy Everett, Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor—all of whom were ruled out at the start of the week—as well as tight end Kade McIntyre, wide receiver Keontez Lewis, defensive back Kendel Dolby and running back Jovantae Barnes.
No. 14 Oklahoma (5-1, 1-1 SEC) and South Carolina (3-3, 1-3) are set to kick off at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network, as the Sooners look to bounce back from their first loss of the season and secure bowl eligibility.
Oklahoma availability report (Saturday)
| Player | Position | Initial designation | Thursday update | Friday update | Saturday update |
| Troy Everett | OL | Out | Out | Out | Out |
| Jake Taylor | OL | Out | Out | Out | Out |
| Jacob Sexton | OL | Out | Out | Out | Out |
| Keontez Lewis | WR | Doubtful | Doubtful | Out | Out |
| Kade McIntyre | TE | Doubtful | Doubtful | Out | Out |
| Jovantae Barnes | RB | Questionable | Doubtful | Out | Out |
| Kendel Dolby | DB | N/A | N/A | Out | Out |
| Logan Howland | OL | Doubtful | Doubtful | Doubtful | Out |
South Carolina availability report (Saturday)
| Player | Position | Initial designation | Thursday update | Friday update | Saturday update |
| Nolan Hay | OL | Doubtful | Out | Out | Out |
| Shedrick Sarratt Jr. | OL | Doubtful | Questionable | Available | Available |
| Cason Henry | OL | Doubtful | Out | Out | Out |
| Markee Anderson | OL | Questionable | Available | Available | Available |
| Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy | DL | Questionable | Probable | Available | Available |
| Brandon Cisse | DB | Probable | Probable | Probable | Available |
| Brian Rowe Jr. | WR | Available | Out | Out | Out |
| Jatavius Shivers | OL | Available | Available | Questionable | Game-time decision |
| Davonte Miles | DL | Available | Out | Out | Out |
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