Oklahoma State vs Colorado is a matchup in which the injury report could be a factor in the outcome. The Buffaloes (8-3) and Cowboys (3-8) are both dealing with several injuries. Heading into Friday's game, the No. 25-ranked Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a 37-21 loss to Kansas, while Oklahoma State suffered a 56-48 loss to Texas Tech, its eighth loss in a row.
Oklahoma State vs Colorado injury report
Injuries are always a factor in college football, and that remains the case in the Oklahoma State vs Colorado matchup. Both players have several players on the injury report.
Oklahoma State injury report
Oklahoma State has several players on its injury list, but luckily most of those injuries are to players who do not usually play in the active lineup.
#1 Jalen Pope
Wide receiver Jalen Pope is questionable for Friday's game against Colorado. He is a freshman who has not made an appearance this season. His injury is undisclosed.
#2 Colin Oliver
Linebacker Colin Oliver is also questionable for the game on Friday against the Buffaloes. He has been out of the lineup since early September with a foot injury. His last appearance came in a 39-31 double-overtime win over Arkansas.
#3 Austin Kawecki
Offensive lineman Austin Kawecki is listed as out for Friday's game against the Buffaloes. He has missed the entire season so far with a bicep injury. A timeline for his return has not been provided.
Colorado injury report
Colorado is also dealing with a handful of injuries that could impact the game. The Buffaloes provided an updated report of their injuries on Wednesday.
#1 Nickelback Preston Hodge
Defensive back Nickelback Preston Hodge is expected to sit out Friday's game against Oklahoma State. He has missed both of the last two games with an undisclosed injury. CU coach Deion Sanders provided an update, stating he does not expect him to return in the season finale against Oklahoma State.
#2 Shane Cokes
Defensive tackle Shane Cokes has not played since Oct. 26 in a 34-23 win over Cincinnati. He was out with an undisclosed injury for over a month. However, he is expected to return on Friday against the Cowboys.
#3 Isaiah Augustave
Running back Isaiah Augustave suffered a hip injury against Kansas on Saturday, according to running backs coach Gary Harell. Although he has not been ruled out from playing, he is listed as doubtful for today's matchup against Oklahoma State.
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