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OU Football Center Returns After Infection
Jake Maikkula rejoins Sooners for spring camp after November hospitalization.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:50pm
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Oklahoma Sooners center Jake Maikkula, a Stanford transfer who started 10 games last season, was hospitalized for a few days in November due to an infection. Maikkula has now returned to the team for spring football camp.
Why it matters
Maikkula's return is a positive sign for the Sooners' offensive line heading into the 2026 season, as he provides valuable experience and leadership at the center position.
The details
Maikkula was suddenly hospitalized for a few days in November leading up to Oklahoma's game against LSU due to an infection. He had started the prior 10 games at center for the Sooners.
- Maikkula was hospitalized in November 2025 prior to the LSU game.
- Maikkula has now returned to the team for spring football camp in 2026.
The players
Jake Maikkula
A Stanford transfer who started 10 games at center for the Oklahoma Sooners last season.
The takeaway
Maikkula's return to the team after his November hospitalization is an important development for the Sooners' offensive line as they prepare for the 2026 season.
