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OU football: OL transfer Chris Murray is eligible, Sooners coach Lincoln Riley confirms

Ryan Aber
by Ryan Aber
Published: Mon, October 12, 2020 6:47 AM Updated: Tue, October 13, 2020 3:14 PM

NORMAN — OU offensive lineman Chris Murray, who transferred from UCLA in the offseason, recently was declared eligible by the NCAA, Sooners coach Lincoln Riley confirmed Tuesday.

Murray, a junior, started 24 games over the past two seasons for the Bruins including a pair of games against the Sooners. 

He started three games at center in 2018 before moving to guard for the rest of his UCLA career. Last season, he helped UCLA to five-consecutive 200-yard rushing games, the first such streak in program history since 1978.

Murray was at Saturday's game against Texas, but did not dress out. He's expected to play a role in the offensive line beginning with the Oct. 24 game at TCU.

"We've got the bye week, a chance to get him up to speed," Riley said. "But he's certainly a guy that, based on what we've seen, I believe will have a chance to contribute for us this year."


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UCLA offensive lineman Christaphany Murray (76) during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA offensive lineman Christaphany Murray (76) during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Helmets sit on the field before an NCAA football game between the OU and TCU at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman on Nov. 23, 2019. Oklahoma won 28-24. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
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Ryan Aber

Ryan Aber has worked for The Oklahoman since 2006, covering high schools, the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Oklahoma City Barons and OU football recruiting. An Oklahoma City native, Aber graduated from Northeastern State. Before joining The... Read more ›

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