Murray confident he should return for the 2010 season

Junior running back DeMarco Murray said he has not made a final decision on his future as a Sooner, but he is confident he will be wearing the crimson and cream next season.

“Something that my family and I will look into,” Murray said. “I’m pretty sure I’ll be back here next year.”

In three years at OU, Murray has rushed for 2,358 yards with 32 touchdowns and has caught 78 passes for 924 yards.

Simmons and Caleb expected to play against Texas Tech Saturday

Head coach Bob Stoops said senior offensive lineman Brian Simmons and junior wide receiver Brandon Caleb will play Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, against Texas Tech.

“[Simmons] practiced yesterday,” Stoops said. “So he is set to play this week, provided everything goes as it should this week.”

Simmons injured his right leg against Baylor, and has not played in the Sooners’ last five games.

During that time the offensive line has thinned down to seven healthy players, but his return should give the offensive line depth and experience since he will be one of two seniors starting on the line.

Caleb suffered an ankle injury Oct. 31 against Kansas State and has missed two games because of it.

He has been practicing the past two weeks, and should be ready for Saturday’s game.