ILLINOIS: Illinois defensive tackle Sirod Williams will miss the season with a knee injury. Williams faces surgery after hurting the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Saturday during preseason practice. Coach Ron Zook said Williams is expected to take a medical redshirt and return next season. The 6-foot, 292-pound Williams appeared in 12 of the Illini’s 13 games last season.
OKLAHOMA: Linebacker Austin Box could miss Oklahoma’s season opener against Chattanooga because of surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. Box had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday, and Sooners coach Bob Stoops said he’s “doubtful” for the season opener Aug. 30. Box is “probable” for the Sooners’ game against Cincinnati the following week, Stoops said.
TROY: Josh Jarboe, a highly regarded wide receiver recruit who was kicked off the team at Oklahoma two weeks ago, has decided to enroll at Troy. Jarboe signed a letter of intent to play with Oklahoma in February, but in May he pleaded guilty to charges of bringing a gun to Cedar Grove High School in Georgia and carrying a pistol without a license. A judge reduced the charges to misdemeanors because Jarboe was a first-time offender and sentenced him to two years of probation and 80 hours of community service. Oklahoma decided to honor the letter of intent and let Jarboe keep his scholarship. Sooners coach Bob Stoops dismissed Jarboe on Aug. 1 after an Internet video surfaced of the teenager rapping about guns and shooting people.
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