The Red River Rivalry took an unfortunate turn for Oklahoma when starting right tackle Derek Simmons went down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury during Saturday’s showdown with Texas at the Cotton Bowl. Georg Stoia III broke the news on social media: “OU right tackle Derek Simmons is down and hurt, holding his knee.” The sight of Simmons clutching his knee in pain immediately sent a wave of despair through the Oklahoma sidelines. Moreover, things looked even worse when he needed the help of the trainers to limp off the field.

“Simmons limps off the field with the help of the trainers. Does not look good. Luke Baklenko will be in at RT,” Stoia added, capturing what everyone watching could see. This wasn’t a quick tweak that he’d shake off after a play or two; this seemed to

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