TAYLOR TATUM NEWS

No. 8 Oklahoma's playoff hopes hinge on regular-season finale against LSU

Oklahoma faces a crucial game against LSU, needing a win to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Mizzou Tatum (undisclosed) is available against Missouri on Saturday.

Impact Tatum has only played in one game this season. The Sooners' sophomore tailback doesn't figure to be a factor on the ground in Norman this fall, available or not.

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 Saturday Tatum (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Ole Miss.

Impact Tatum, who was previously left off the injury report, popped back up on Saturday and will miss the clash with Ole Miss. He's only had one carry so far this season, so his absence should not make much of an impact on the contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Rebels Tatum (undisclosed) is available to play against Ole Miss in Week 9.

Impact Tatum was hurt on his lone carry against South Carolina, which also happened to be his first touch of the season. Still, the backup halfback should be available if the Sooners need him in a tough matchup against Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Injured on lone carry Tatum (undisclosed) was injured during Saturday's 26-7 win over South Carolina, John E. Hoover of SI.com reports.

Impact Tatum made his season debut Saturday, but his day ended as quickly as it started. He logged one carry for negative one yard and was injured on that play. He will now likely be back on the injury report heading into next Saturday's game versus Ole Miss.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Tatum (undisclosed) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Tatum is a depth piece in the backfield for Oklahoma, so he's not expected to see a big role even if he's available.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Tatum is dealing with an undisclosed injury, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Tatum participated in Oklahoma's latest practice Monday, so perhaps he is on track to play in Saturday's game at South Carolina. If used, the running back may finally log at least a few carries, which his 2025 season currently lacks going into Week 8.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Wolverines Tatum (hamstring) is available for Oklahoma's clash with Michigan, per Mason Young of the Tulsa World.

Impact Tatum was held out of Oklahoma's opener, but he should return in Week 2. It remains to be seen how many looks he'll garner with a handful of tailbacks, namely Javontae Barnes, Tory Blaylock and Jadyn Ott, ahead of him in the pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of opener Tatum (hamstring) did not play in Oklahoma's 35-3 sesaon opening victory over Illinois State on Saturday.

Impact Tatum was seen warming up in uniform during pregame, but was held out of Saturday's season opener. Due to the blowout nature of the game, his absence could've simply been precautionary, but his status is thus far unknown. His health will be worth monitoring heading into Saturday's game against Michigan.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Giving it a go in warmups Tatum (hamstring) is warming up for Oklahoma ahead of Week 1, per Davis Cordova of the Norman Transcript.

Impact Tatum was considered questionable as he dealt with a hamstring injury this offseason. However, it's a good sign that the tailback is warming up, although it doesn't guarantee he'll play, especially considering the handful of ball-carriers ahead of him on the depth chart.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Inching closer to return Tatum is dealing with a hamstring injury but is inching closer toward returning to practice, George Stoia of On3.com reports.

Impact Tatum is expected to be a depth option in the Sooners' backfield for this season, so he's not expected to play a big role in the offensive scheme even if healthy. It's unclear if the sophomore will be ready to feature in the season opener against Illinois State on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma running back Taylor Tatum has a chance to shine against Missouri Taylor Tatum has a huge opportunity in front of him this week against the Missouri Tigers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Scores in win Tatum had 10 carries for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-14 win against Maine.

Impact Tatum found the end zone on a 1-yard run for this third rushing score of the year. The true freshman ball-carrier will hope his performance earns him more opportunities for Saturday's road game against Missouri.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Texas Tatum (undisclosed) is available for Oklahoma's game Saturday against Texas.

Impact It was previously reported that Tatum could be available for the 2024 Red River Shootout, and that news has been confirmed a week later. The rivalry game will be his first, and he enters it with some momentum. in the form of 18 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught his lone reception for a nine-yard TD.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. Texas Tatum (undisclosed) could potentially return to action next week against Texas, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Tatum missed the Sooners' tilt with Auburn last week, but played in each game this season prior to that. The true freshman has carved out a role in the backfield in Norman, logging 18 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns through four games. He'll look to return to the gridiron against Oklahoma's heated rival.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Saturday Tatum (undisclosed) will not play Saturday at Auburn.

Impact Tatum will miss his first game of the season Saturday for undisclosed reasons. He has been relatively involved as a true freshman, recording 17 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns across four games. His next chance to play is Oct. 12 versus Texas.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Auburn Tatum (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Tatum got banged up during last week's game against Tennessee, which could cause him to miss his first game of the season. The freshman running back has totaled 17 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns across four outings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to the locker room Tatum (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game against Tennessee, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Tatum has left Oklahoma's Week 4 matchup with the Volunteers after suffering an undisclosed injury. It remains to be seen if the freshman running back, who tallied 15 yards on three carries prior to exiting, will be able to return to the contest.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman Taylor Tatum shows off home-run potential as Oklahoma heads into SEC play Taylor Tatum, the top-ranked running back in the 2024 class, scored a pair of touchdowns in Oklahoma's 34-19 win against Tulane, as the fres...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores twice in win Tatum posted nine carries for 27 yards and one touchdown while reeling in one receptions for nine yards and a score during Saturday's 34-19 win against Tulane.

Impact The true freshman running back scored his third touchdown of the season on a 1-yard run during the second quarter. Tatum played behind starter Jovantae Barnes but finished with more opportunities than Gavin Sawchuk. The 5-foot-10 ball-carrier will hope his performance will earn him more touches during next week's matchup against Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Tatum reminds why No. 1 running back ranking was earned: 'I'm just ready to roll from here on out' Taylor Tatum impressed during OU's season opener against Temple and reminded several why he earned the No. 1 running back ranking of the 202...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma freshman RB Taylor Tatum 'ready to compete and ready to play' Despite not being an early enrollee, Oklahoma doesn't foresee any limits on what top-rated 2024 running back Taylor Tatum can contribute as...

AUGUST 6, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM