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Set to start Friday Thomas is set to start Friday against UTEP, Stoia reports.

Impact Thomas was widely expected to start in this Week 1 matchup, and he is expected to be among the key players for the Sooners in a game where Oklahoma is considered a massive favorite. Thomas reeled in one catch for five yards as a freshman in 2025, but he should handle a bigger workload in 2026.

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Listed as co-starter for Week 1 Thomas is listed as a co-starter for the position ahead of Friday's game against UTEP.

Impact Thomas is entering his second year with the Sooners and has earned himself an opportunity as a co-starter along Jer'Michael Carter. The sophomore wide receiver reeled in one receptions for five yards across eight games as a freshman.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Thomas has given Oklahoma every reason to get his breakout opportunity Sooners can't waste Elijah Thomas after paying his dues

AUGUST 26 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Progressing in camp Thomas is drawing attention for his progress at wide receiver after Oklahoma's third fall practice Friday, according to Sooner Scoop.

Impact This is another positive camp mention for Thomas after he missed spring practice with an undisclosed injury. Continued progress could help him push for a larger role in Oklahoma's receiver room, although for that to happen, he'd need to continue turning heads with his play.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Draws praise from coach Thomas drew praise from Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Tuesday, with George Stoia of Sooner Scoop relaying that Venables highlighted the wide receiver's talent, speed and explosi...

Impact The update points to Thomas remaining in the mix for a role in Oklahoma's receiver room. It is a positive camp note after he missed spring practice with an undisclosed injury; the tailback appears ready to go for the Sooners' fall camp. Last season, Thomas had just one catch for five yards.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) isn't practicing Saturday, per George Stoia of On3.com.

Impact Thomas' absence is due to an undisclosed injury, though there's currently no timetable on his return. He caught just one pass for five yards across eight games last season and will likely continue to serve a depth role during the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing in fall camp Thomas is impressing in fall camp for Oklahoma, Parker Thune of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Thomas is approaching his freshman campaign with the Sooners, and he already looks to be making some noise ahead of the season. The 6-foot wide receiver is now fighting for meaningful reps this year with a little over a week until Oklahoma's season opener versus Illinois State.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Just one catch is showing OU freshman Elijah Thomas is worthy of the hype Freshman WR Elijah Thomas makes incredible catch during Sooners' fall camp

AUGUST 4, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM