Oklahoma to Pad Stadium Brick Wall After Injury
After Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Keontez Lewis crashed headfirst into an unpadded brick wall during the Oct. 4, 2025 game vs. Kent State and was carted off, the University of Oklahoma confirmed plans to install padding around the brick wall at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Coach Brent Venables said the specifics and timing are not yet finalized but affirmed the school will address the vulnerable area; Lewis is reported to be in good spirits and recovering.
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📌 Key Facts
- Keontez Lewis collided headfirst with the brick wall at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Oct. 4, 2025 and was briefly motionless before being carted off.
- Oklahoma confirmed it will install padding around the brick wall; coach Brent Venables provided an on‑the‑record comment confirming the plan though details and timing remain undecided.
- Lewis has 17 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns this season and was described by Venables as 'in great spirits' with no major apparent injury after the incident.