Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman sidelined with ankle injury during second half against Kansas

Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman has been missing from the field in the second half against Kansas.

While there didn’t seem to be a major injury that sent Stutsman off the field, something must’ve happened during the first half, as the Sooners defender hasn’t been on the field since halftime. After noticing the curious development, FOX’s Allison Williams provided an update on what she’s seen.

“I’ve been keeping an eye on Danny Stutsman for Oklahoma, he has not played in this half. His right ankle is heavily taped,” Williams reported. “You can tell when he’s walking on it that it’s bothering him a bit. Now he does have his helmet on, standing on the edge of the field, looking like he’d love to be back out there. As of now, he hasn’t quite been able to go.

“I will tell you guys though, super vocal on the sideline, every time the defense has come over, riling his guys up. Reminding them to play with full effort, full intensity here in the second half, but not able to be out there.”

Rece Davis predicted Oklahoma to win, Kansas to cover

While Oklahoma was coming off a close call last weekend, Kansas entered Week 9 still dealing with quarterback questions out of their bye week. Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Rece Davis made his feelings known, articulating that both teams would be able to overcome those issues in one way or another.

Davis made his pick for Oklahoma vs. Kansas, among other games on this weekend’s slate, on the College GameDay Podcast. He started with his concerns with OU but did admit that too much attention might be being paid to their two-point win over UCF considering Guz Malzahn’s history against big-time opponents

“Oklahoma was a big favorite against UCF last week, didn’t cover, almost messed around and got beaten,” Davis said. “I feel a little bit like you’re chasing or overreacting if you go against Oklahoma in this spot.”

In a road game with a noon kickoff, Davis thought it could be a tricky conference game for Oklahoma. In his mind, he likes Kansas to keep it within 10 points or less if not potentially win outright. However, his official pick went the Sooner’s way, as he liked Oklahoma to win another matchup that might end up too close for comfort.

“Look, I think Oklahoma will probably get out of there with the win. But I think Kansas is pretty good,” said Davis. “Some struggles defensively, I think they’re going to be able to keep up.”

“I’m going to take the Jayhawks and the 10 points with a chance, with the early start, to upset,” said Davis. “But I’m not willing to lay the -10 with Oklahoma, even though I am a little worried that I’m chasing the vibe of where they’re headed after that near miss against UCF last week.”