How Ryan Fodje has quickly adapted to new role at center for Oklahoma ahead of season opener
- Ryan Fodje is the likely starting center against UTEP after Jake Maikkula sustained a knee injury in Oklahoma's first preseason scrimmage that Brent Venables characterized as short term.
- Fodje has moved from projected right guard to left tackle and now center during camp, with Michael Fasusi's minor shoulder injury contributing to the earlier tackle work.
- Fodje has taken extra post-practice work with John Mateer on shotgun snaps, under-center exchanges, front identification and line communication to accelerate his transition.
- Western Kentucky transfer Caleb Nitta and freshman Noah Best are also taking center reps behind Fodje while Maikkula remains unavailable.
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