Keith Ford Injury: Updates on Oklahoma RB's Foot and Return

Updates from Tuesday, Oct. 7

Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman has the latest on Ford's status:

Updates from Monday, Oct. 6

Ryan Aber of NewsOK.com shared comments from Bob Stoops on Keith Ford's status:

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Monday, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said he was unsure whether Ford would be able to return for Saturday's game against Texas.

'Unsure yet about Keith's status until we get there (to practice)," Stoops said. "He's getting closer but I'll announce that once I know for sure.'

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Oklahoma running back Keith Ford has a foot injury that could cost him to miss time for the Sooners in the coming weeks.

Jake Trotter of ESPN reported the difficult news for Oklahoma:

David Ubben of Fox Sports Southwest offered his thoughts on the situation:

Through three games, the sophomore back has exploded for the Sooners. Along with his 194 rushing and 100 receiving yards, Ford has registered multiple touchdowns in each game this season with five on the ground and one through the air in total.

The loss of Ford for multiple weeks will hurt the ground game, but Samaje Perine proved he's a reliable backup. Perine has already compiled 177 rushing yards and a touchdown with Ford carrying much of the load.

Sooners coach Bob Stoops noted Perine's ability following the Tennessee game, per Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman.

"Samaje gets in there in the second half, and again he’s fresh,” Stoops said. “He gets in there and he is pounding it. He is a strong, physical player. He has a great base to him. He does everything you want. He catches the ball. He was a big boost there in the second half."

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Heading into a huge matchup with West Virginia, a lot more of the load will be on Perine's shoulders if Ford does miss time. Luckily, it appears he's comfortable in the backfield and reliable for the Sooners.   

Trevor Knight and the passing game will also be asked to do more with Ford missing time. He has six total touchdowns this year (four passing, two rushing) and will have to repeat that success against the Mountaineers and potentially TCU on the road Oct. 4.         

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