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Sooners will be without top defender for first half vs Auburn

The official crew from the American Athletic Conference already did a huge favor for the Auburn Tigers next week.

After a review, Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas was ejected in the third quarter against the Temple Owls on Saturday because of a targeting call. Since the ejection came in the second half, Thomas will also be out for the first half next week when the No. 13 Sooners host Auburn for a top-25 matchup in their 2025 SEC opener.

R Mason Thomas ejected vs. Temple after targeting call

Thomas hit Temple quarterback Evan Simon high during a pass attempt.