Impact Barnes will miss an eighth straight contest with an unspecified injury. The tailback was initially labeled questionable, which is a good sign for his postseason availability.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
JOVANTAE BARNES #2 - RUNNING BACK - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
45 YDS •
19 ATT •
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45 YDS
19 ATT
1 TD
No-go Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against LSU.
Questionable against LSU Barnes (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against LSU.
Impact Barnes, who has missed seven-straight games for the Sooners, remains questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers. The 6-foot senior, who has logged 61 total yards on 20 touches this season, could potentially be considering a redshirt given that he has appeared in just four games this season.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Brent Venables shares insight on Jovantae Barnes' unique situation with Sooners Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes could miss rest of season to redshirt
NOVEMBER 25 • STORMININNORMAN.COM
Out against Tigers Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Missouri.
Impact Barnes will miss his seventh straight game as he works back from an unknown injury. The senior ball carrier will now target a return for next Saturday vs. LSU. He's recorded 19 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown this season.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Missouri Barnes (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Missouri.
Impact Barnes has missed several weeks as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The senior running back had totaled 19 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown across four appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Kendel Dolby, Taylor Tatum ruled out vs. Ole Miss as late additions to Oklahoma availability report Defensive back Kendel Dolby and running back Taylor Tatum were ruled out on Saturday's availability report for Oklahoma. Gentry Williams and...
OCTOBER 25 • 247SPORTS.COM
Out for Week 9 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Mississippi.
Impact Unsurprisingly, Barnes' injury status has been downgraded from doubtful to out rather swiftly. After the Oklahoma team's upcoming game, the Sooners will focus on Tennessee, their Week 10 opponent Nov. 1.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as doubtful Barnes (undisclosed) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against Ole Miss.
Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4, and the downgrade in status suggests that he might not be able to suit up against Ole Miss this weekend, either.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Barnes (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against Ole Miss.
Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4. The backup tailback, who has 19 carries for 45 yards and one score this season, will get his next chance to suit up against Tennessee on Nov. 1 if he is indeed forced to miss another contest.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma Friday availability report: The latest on Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis ahead of South Carolina The latest on Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis ahead of South Carolina.
OCTOBER 18 • 247SPORTS.COM
OU football to be without RB Jovantae Barnes, WR Keontez Lewis vs South Carolina OU football's Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis and Kade McIntyre are now listed as out on the Friday night availability report.
OCTOBER 18 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
Not playing in Week 8 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at South Carolina.
Impact Barnes was listed as questionable Wednesday and doubtful Thursday, so this seems like the logical progression for a player who hasn't been able to recover from an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will come against Ole Miss on Oct. 25.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
OU football RB Jovantae Barnes downgraded to doubtful to play vs South Carolina OU football running back Jovantae Barnes was downgraded from questionable to doubtful on Thursday's SEC availability report.
OCTOBER 17 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
Oklahoma availability report: Jovantae Barnes downgraded to doubtful for South Carolina game The Thursday update of the SEC availability report for Oklahoma provided further clarity on the statuses of Sooners running back Jovantae Ba...
OCTOBER 17 • 247SPORTS.COM
Downgraded to doubtful Barnes (undisclosed) is now doubtful for Saturday's game at South Carolina.
Impact Barnes, who was previously listed as questionable due to a "minor injury," has now been downgraded to doubtful and looks set to miss Saturday's game. It will be his third consecutive game missed assuming he won't be available.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Barnes (undisclosed) is questionable for Oklahoma's clash with South Carolina.
Impact Barnes suffered what was reportedly a minor injury in the Sooners' pregame warmups ahead of the Red River Rivalry against Texas, and didn't play. The tailback, who hasn't played since Week 4, remains a question mark to take the field in Week 8. If he can't, Tory Blaylock and Jayden Ott will continue to handle the bulk of the carries.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers minor injury Barnes (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury in pre-game warmups ahead of Oklahoma's tilt with Texas in Week 7, per Parker Thune of On3 Sports.
Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4 against Auburn. He was reportedly warming up to play in the Red River Rivalry, but the tailback sustained a minor injury pregame and wasn't able to play. The backup tailback has 45 rushing yards and a score on 19 carries this fall, as well as a 16-yard reception. He remains questionable for Saturday afternoon against South Carolina.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
DNP in Week 7 Barnes (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 23-6 loss to Texas.
Impact Barnes hasn't been inactive for back-to-back games after totaling 19 rushes for 45 yards and a touchdown in his first four appearances. He's fighting for touches behind Tory Blaylock and Jaydn Ott. Barnes' next chance to play will come Oct. 18 against South Carolina.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
How RB Jovantae Barnes' ability to block elevates OU's offense and his value: 'He is selfless man' Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes has excelled as a lead blocker and pass blocker for the Sooners this season.
SEPTEMBER 17 • 247SPORTS.COM
No. 13 Oklahoma dominates Temple 42-3, Mateer shines with 281 yards passing and a 51-yard rushing TD
Oklahoma has secured a dominant win over Temple, with John Mateer throwing for 281 yards and a touchdownSEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
John Mateer sets record in Oklahoma debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State
John Mateer passed for 392 yards and three touchdowns in his first game at OklahomaAUGUST 31 • Associated Press
Listed as starter Barnes is listed as a starter for the Sooners' upcoming game Saturday against Illinois State, according to their X account.
Impact Though the Sooners landed a big-time running back acquisition in Jaydn Ott this past summer, he is not the first-choice running back concerning their updated depth chart. Instead, the Sooners list Barnes as their RB1. During his 2024 season, he logged 700 all-purpose yards (577 rushing and 123 receiving) and six touchdowns. However, with a possibility that the depth chart does not reflect how the Sooners will use their run game, Barnes will have to impress in opportunities he does get.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Stands out in scrimmage Barnes had a standout performance during Oklahoma's scrimmage Saturday, per Josh Calloway of 247sports.
Impact Barnes got to be the top running back Saturday and ended up having an impressive outing. He is now the clear favorite to serve as the team's No. 2 running back during the upcoming campaign.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle looking good Barnes (ankle) is participating in Oklahoma's running back drills Monday, Jesse Crittenden of On3 reports.
Impact Barnes' spring non-participation is due to an injured ankle, which does not seem to be the case for his fall camp. Crittenden posted a video of Barnes lining up for challenging runs. So, it looks like for the first time since 2024's Week 10, Barnes is healthy. The running back's last season concluded in style, with 18 carries for 203 yards and three touchdowns against Maine. Oklahoma's 2025 season opener is also against a non-FBS team, Illinois State, so perhaps Barnes can run roughshod when both universities clash on Aug. 30.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out for spring practice Barnes (ankle) is out for Oklahoma's spring practice, Jesse Crittenden of Rivals reports.
Impact While the reason for Barnes' spring absence has not been publicly disclosed by Crittenden, it is likely attributed to the ankle injury that relatively ended his 2024 season early. At the very least and though he is far from being out of the woods, he has the 2025 Sooners' summer and fall practices to be 100 percent before regular-season action appears.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
