NORMAN — Oklahoma offensive lineman Ryan Fodje was the biggest question mark on the initial SEC Availability Report ahead of Saturday's game against No. 19 Ole Miss.

Fodje hasn't played since being injured late in the Oct. 17 loss to Kentucky.

Sooners coach Brent Venables said on his coaches' show Monday night that Fodje was closing in on a return, perhas as soon as this weekend against the Rebels at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Fodje's return would make a major milestone for Oklahoma this season.

Fodje and Michael Fasusi have yet to share the field this season, with at least one of the two missing each of the first nine games.

Fodje filled in for Fasusi at left tackle before Fasusi's return for the Oct. 24 win at Mississippi State.

Where Fodje would fit in remains to be seen. Fasusi, who was named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after his performance in the 23-7 win over Florida, figures to remain at left tackle. Freshman Noah Best seems to has solidified himself at left guard over the last few games, and Jake Maikkula is unlikely to move from center. That figures to leave right guard, where Fodje was expected to slot in before the season, and right tackle as the likely possibilities.

Heath Ozaeta has started the last two games at right guard after missing two games with an injury while Arkansas transfer E'Marion Harris has started every game at right tackle this season.

"When we run them out there, you'll figure that out quickly," Venables said at his press conferernce Tuesday.

Among the OU players out for the game are wide receiver Trell Harris and linebackers Taylor Heim and Cole Sullivan.

SEC Availability Report, Wednesday: Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss

OKLAHOMA

Out: Dakoda Fields, CB; Trell Harris, WR; Taylor Heim, LB; Fred Hinton, OL; Trynae Washington, TE.
Doubtful: Ryan Fodje. OL
Questionable: Tory Blaylock, RB; James Nesta, LB; Caleb Nitta, OL; Cole Sullivan, LB.
Probable: Jacobe Johnson, CB; Eddy Pierre-Louis, OG.

OLE MISS

Out: Carius Curne, OL; Ant Davis Jr., LB; JaMichael Garrett, LB; Izaiah Hartrup, WR; Kervin Johnson Jr., WR; Edwin Joseph, S; Patrick Kutas, OG; Gerald Lacy Jr., S; Kewan Lacy, RB; Nascar McCoy, S; Keaton Thomas. LB.
Doubtful: MJ Preston, S.
Questionable: Sharif Denson, S; Kam Franklin, DE.
Probable: Deuce Alexander, WR; Trinidad Chambliss, QB; Will Echoles, DT.