Oklahoma receiver injured after hitting brick wall
On Oct. 4, 2025 Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Keontez Lewis left the team’s 44–0 win over Kent State after crashing headfirst into an exposed brick wall lining the end zone at Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. He was motionless, strapped to a stretcher and carted off; OU Sports Medicine described his outlook as "promising," and coach Brent Venables said the school is evaluating safety options and that more padding will be added to the exposed barrier.
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📌 Key Facts
- Keontez Lewis was injured Oct. 4, 2025 at Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after catching a pass near the back of the end zone and crashing headfirst into an exposed brick wall.
- Lewis was motionless on the turf, attended by training staff, strapped to a stretcher and carted off; OU Sports Medicine later described his outlook as 'promising.'
- Coach Brent Venables said the university is evaluating safety measures and indicated additional padding will be installed around the exposed brick barrier; Lewis has 17 catches for 210 yards and 2 TDs this season.