Oklahoma's football team will start the season without its top returning wide receiver, Nic Anderson, due to injury, as confirmed by head coach Brent Venables. Venables initially indicated that Anderson was 'day-to-day' but later confirmed he would not be available for the season opener against Temple. Brenen Thompson is expected to fill in for Anderson during his absence. Wide receiver Andrel Anthony, who suffered a season-ending injury last year, has been cleared to play. Anderson had a standout freshman season with 10 touchdown catches and 798 receiving yards. His absence marks a significant gap for the Sooners, who are looking to make a strong start to the season.