Spencer Sanders' shoulder injury has derailed what could've been another special season in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it may not be getting better anytime soon.
Sanders has been a game-time decision for the last few weeks with a shoulder injury. The ailment went from bad to worse with the Cowboys getting blown out 48-0 at Kansas State with Sanders starting, but it cost him last weeks game, a 37-16 loss to Kansas.
Will Sanders play on Saturday at home against Iowa State? Get the latest from Mike Gundy about the team's quarterback situation:
Latest Spencer Sanders Injury Update
Saturday afternoon update: Sanders will miss his second straight game with a shoulder injury.
QB Spencer Sanders will miss 2nd consecutive game for Oklahoma State, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Freshmen Gunnar Gundy (no career starts) or Garret Rangel (1 career start) will replace Sanders today vs. Iowa State, sources said
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 12, 2022
While we don't have confirmation on Sanders, whose condition appeared to be worsening over the last few weeks, it's concerning that the team's head coach Gundy didn't give any sign that he'll play this week.
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy didn't say whether QB Spencer Sanders will be available the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury.
— CFB QB News (@GunslingerBuzz) November 8, 2022
Garret Rangel started the loss to Kansas, but Gunnar Gundy could be an option on Saturday vs. Iowa State.
The fact that it's on the table that Sanders may miss the rest of the season is enough of a concern. The Cowboys looked out of sorts without their star quarterback on the field, turning the ball over four times in the 21 point loss. Gundy went to Garrett Rangel, who completed 27-of-40 passes for 304 yards. It's unclear who would start in place of Sanders on Saturday if he can't go.
The betting market is likely shaded towards Sanders being out as Oklahoma State is a small home underdog against Iowa State on Saturday.
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