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No Oklahoma State true freshman had played through two games. The reporter expects an opportunity for Brodie Vehrs against Murray State if the game becomes lopsided, but it remains unclear whether Vehrs or veteran Grant Jordan would enter first behind Drew Mestemaker. Sean Brophy deferred the QB2 question to Eric Morris; no decision was announced.
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Chris Barnes' injury in the previous game increased Terrence Lewis' work and brought Rodney Harris II into his debut. Barnes and Justin Bowick had otherwise dominated outside-receiver snaps. The reporter identifies freshman Standard as a possible depth addition, not a confirmed promotion, and gives no current Barnes clearance.
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The reporter saw freshman running back Jones lag behind others in pass blocking early in camp and suggests that may be limiting his chances. With little production from the backup backs through two games, useful carries against Murray State could improve his role. That is a development scenario, not confirmation he will play.
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Freshman Evans appeared as the backup left tackle on the Week 1 chart, yet Desmond Magiya and Shaun Torgeson handled the position after Jacob Sexton's injury. The reporter argues for giving Evans live snaps now to prepare for further injuries; the chart listing alone has not translated into being the actual first replacement.
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Sexton is out for the season, Braydon Nelson has not yet played, and Joseph Hanson's status remains unknown. The reporter projects Nelson could return within the next couple of weeks and expects him by the Oct. 10 UCF game, but this is not medical clearance. Those uncertainties keep offensive-line depth a material concern.