JALIL FAROOQ NEWS

Leaving Norman Farooq will enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Farooq was injured for most of the season in 2024. However, in 2022 and 2023 he combined for 81 catches for 1,155 yards and seven touchdowns. The wideout is a proven playmaker who should have one season of eligibility remaining.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Week 14 Farooq (undisclosed) is listed out for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Farooq will miss the final game of the regular season after missing out on all but two matchups this year. The senior wide receiver tallied three receptions for 58 yards.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Venables shares the latest on injuries to OU wide receivers Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq Ahead of the season finale at LSU, Brent Venables provided updates on wide receivers Deion Burks (concussion) and Jalil Farooq (foot), who m...

NOVEMBER 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma availability report: Friday update on Jovantae Barnes, Jalil Farooq ahead of Alabama game The Friday update to the SEC availability report is out ahead of Oklahoma's home finale against Alabama, with the latest info on running bac...

NOVEMBER 23 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out vs. Bama Farooq (undisclosed) won't be available against Alabama.

Impact The receiver had a shot to play earlier this week, as he was listed as questionable. Any hope of him playing in his second straight game after logging two catches for 11 yards against Missouri has now been dashed. His last chance to play this season will come in the finale against LSU.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Farooq (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Alabama.

Impact Farooq is back on the injury report and is officially questionable for Saturday's contest. He made his return to the field in Week 11 at Missouri after missing eight straight games with a foot injury. The Sooners need him to play as both Deion Burks (concussion) and Nic Anderson (quadriceps) have been ruled out.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jalil Farooq reacts to losing to Missouri He says ‘we’ve got to get better day by day’.

NOVEMBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pregame Oklahoma availability report: Jalil Farooq, Deion Burks available against Missouri The final pregame availability report for Oklahoma ahead of its Saturday night matchup with Missouri.

NOVEMBER 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will play vs. Missouri Farooq (foot) is available to face Missouri on Saturday.

Impact Farooq received the green light and will add a major boost to the Sooners' passing attack, although it remains to be seen how involved he'll be since he hasn't played since Week 1. For what is worth, Farooq caught 45 passes (on 78 targets) for 694 yards and two touchdowns in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Farooq (foot) is probable for Saturday's game at Missouri.

Impact Farooq has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game so it looks like he will finally make his return to the field versus the Tigers. He has not played since Week 1 due to a foot injury. He caught 45 passes (on 78 targets) for 694 yards and two touchdowns last season.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Farooq (foot) is officially questionable for Oklahoma's clash with Missouri.

Impact Farooq was described by his head coach as having a "chance" to play on Tuesday, and that's been reflected in the SEC injury report Wednesday night. The receiver, who hasn't played since Week 1, remains a big question mark for the Sooners against Missouri.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

What did Jackson Arnold say about the potential return of Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq? What did Jackson Arnold have to say about the potential return of Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq?

NOVEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Has a 'chance' to play this week Farooq (foot) has a chance to play in Week 11, Tom Green of 247Sports reports.

Impact Farooq hasn't played since the opener, but head coach Brent Venables reportedly said "there's definitely a chance" he suits up come Saturday against Missouri. If the wideout returns, he should re-assume a starting role for the Sooners immediately.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 11 Farooq (foot) has a chance to suit up against Missouri on Nov. 9, Tom Green of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Farooq, who has been sidelined after exiting in the first quarter of Oklahoma's season opener against Temple, is eyeing up a return against the Tigers. The 6-foot-1 senior wideout, who tallied 45 receptions for 694 yards and two touchdowns last season will be a top option for the Sooners when he is able to return to action.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Nov. 9 Farooq (foot) could be available a few weeks from now, Mason Young of The Tulsa World reports.

Impact Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables recently said Farooq is "on schedule to be back in a couple weeks" for the team. But before them, it will play at Mississippi on Oct. 26 and Maine on Nov. 2, likely resulting in two potential DNPs.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Nov. 9 Farooq (foot) could be available a few weeks from now, Mason Young of The Tulsa World reports.

Impact Monday included Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables saying Farooq "is on schedule to be back in a couple weeks" for the team. But before them, they are expected to log games at No. 18 Mississippi (Oct. 26) and against Maine (Nov. 2).

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 8 Farooq (foot) is listed out for Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Farooq has expected to miss time when he injured his foot during the season-opener. The senior wide receiver will aim to be available for next week's contest against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Texas Farooq (foot) won't manage to return this week against the Longhorns, per the SEC injury report.

Impact Farooq has yet to play since breaking his foot in the win over Temple in the opener. The wideout was expected to miss 6-8 weeks, so he's still within his timeframe for a normal recovery.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame notebook: Jalil Farooq breaks foot, plus updates on Branson Hickman's ankle injury, more Updates on injuries to Oklahoma wide receiver Jalil Farooq and center Branson Hickman, as well as DeMarco Murray's one-game suspension.

AUGUST 31 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalil Farooq is excited to get this season underway The senior wide receiver can’t wait to play under the lights on Friday night.

AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Suffers broken foot Farooq suffered a broken foot in Friday's win over Temple and is expected to miss between six to eight weeks, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Farooq exited the contest in the first quarter of the Week 1 matchup against the Owls, and while head coach Brent Venables said the injury wasn't serious, this is clearly a worst-case scenario for the wideout. Under the initial timeframe of recovery, Farooq could be eligible to return in mid-October, though further tests will be needed to determine that time more accurately.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Friday Farooq departed Friday's game against Temple in the first quarter with an apparent left leg injury, Colton Sutley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Farooq caught a 47-yard pass from Jackson Arnold in the first quarter and later exited the contest. However, head coach Brent Venables said the injury didn't appear to be severe, so there's a chance he could be ready to play when the Sooners take on Houston on Sep. 7.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jalil Farooq remained 'levelheaded' through foot injury, now ready to lead by example for OU WRs Coming off a spring foot fracture, senior wide receiver Jalil Farooq wants to lead by example in Oklahoma's talented wide receiver corps thi...

AUGUST 27 • 247SPORTS.COM

On depth chart Farooq (foot) is on Oklahoma's depth chart for Friday's game against Temple.

Impact Farooq's involvement on the depth chart makes it almost 100 percent likely that he's healthy and will play against Temple. The wide receiver's foot problems started to subside as August progressed, and he should now be able to open up the season active as expected

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully Farooq (foot) is practicing fully for the Sooners, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Farooq fractured his left foot in spring camp, and the Sooners have been very cautious about reinstating him into practice. He spent much of the summer rehabbing, but now appears to be at full go. That's excellent news for the wideout who figures to be a staple of Oklahoma's passing game this fall after he put up 45 catches for 694 yards and two touchdowns in 2023.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE