Texas DB Watts won’t play against Oklahoma

Texas starting protective back Ryan Watts will not play in Saturday’s game versus Oklahoma, coach Steve Sarkisian told ESPN’s Morgan Uber.Watts did not practice this week after suffering a lower-body injury versus Kansas.Freshman Malik Muhammad and Wake Forest

transfer Gavin Holmes are anticipated to get more snaps for Texas in Watts ‘place as the Longhorns seek to stop quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has 1,593 passing yards and 15 passing touchdowns this season.Longhorns tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is set to play after also suffering an injury versus the Jayhawks, Sarkisian said this week. Sanders ranks third among Texas pass-catchers in receptions(13 )and getting backyards(278 ). Editor’s Picks Both No. 3 Texas and No. 12 Oklahoma are undefeated for the Red River Competition for the very first time given that 2011 as the two groups meet for the final time as members of the Big 12 prior to transferring to the SEC next season.Information from The Associated Press was utilized in this report.