The #20 University of Houston Cougars just got hit with some brutal news ahead of their critical Big 12 clash against #18 Oklahoma State. Star cornerback Jalen Mayo has officially been ruled out for Saturday’s game.
Mayo isn’t alone on the sidelines either. The Cougars will be missing a total of three defensive starters according to the Big 12’s player availability report. Joining Mayo on the “no play” list are nose guard De’Marion Thomas and linebacker Jaden Yates, making an already tough matchup even more of an uphill battle for UH.
This is a massive blow for the Cougars’ defense. Mayo is a huge playmaker, ranking fourth on the team with 32 tackles. He’s also snagged one interception and racked up five pass breakups, showing how much he impacts the secondary. Losing him, plus a key guy in the trenches with Thomas and another at linebacker with Yates, means the #20 Cougars are heading into a ranked battle with #18 Oklahoma State severely shorthanded on defense. This Saturday’s game is going to be a true test of grit for UH.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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