TCU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) quarterback Trevone Boykin and wide receiver Josh Doctson are still questionable for Saturday’s game at Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12), coach Gary Patterson said Tuesday.
Boykin suffered a high ankle sprain on the second play last week in TCU’s win against Kansas.
Doctson appeared to seriously injure his wrist two weeks ago in the Horned Frogs’ 49-29 loss at Oklahoma State when a defender landed on it as he tried to gain extra yards. He will visit a specialist this week to check on the injury but will eventually need surgery to repair it, according to ESPN.
Doctson leads the country with 1,327 yards on 78 catches for 14 touchdowns. He was announced as a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award Tuesday, given to the nation’s best pass catcher.
Boykin’s injury, on the other hand, appears to be far less serious. A dual-threat quarterback, Boykin could still be limited running the ball even if he does play against Oklahoma.
OU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops said the Sooners are preparing this week as if Boykin will be able to go full speed.
“We'll know what kind of mobility is there, but we anticipate him playing, and if he lacks mobility, he's got to rely on his arm,” Stoops said. “You got to have certain elements of your defense that are appropriately defined for where he's at physically. We're preparing for the gamut and what they've shown on film.”
If Boykin is unable to play, TCU’s most likely starter would be Foster Sawyer, who was 1-of-7 for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Horned Frogs’ 23-17 near-miss of Kansas.
Originally the third string, Sawyer replaced Bram Kohlhausen, who was most ineffective despite his 13-of-19 mark for 112 yards.
Regardless of who starts behind center, Stoops said the Sooners aren’t expecting TCU to roll over Saturday.
“We're going to play for their best shot,” he said. “They got to win just like we do. They're going to throw everything to the wind, and we have to be prepared for a lot of offense. That's what we're working hard at as we speak.”
