No. 1 Oklahoma Getting Healthy For Showdown Vs. No. 5 Texas

October 7, 2008 1:18 p.m. EST

Norman, OK (AHN) - The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are getting healthy, especially on the defensive line, as it prepares for Saturday's showdown vs. No. 5 Texas.

The Sooners expected to have four key players, who have been dinged up, to have strong chances to be in their lineup vs. the Longhorns.

Defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and center Jon Cooper, who were hurt in the Sooners romp over Baylor, are expected to play this weekend.

Demarcus Granger and Frank Alexander could also return from injuries, giving the Sooners a full deck to play with.

McCoy, who injured his toe, should be ready for the Longhorns to possibly add to his 1 1/2 sack total on the season.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy knows the challenge that awaits his team.

"We know it's going to be a challenge. It is going to be a tough test. They are deserving of being number one," McCoy told assembled media at a Monday press conference. "They have played really well this year. They are scoring a lot of points. We know the challenge in front of us and we are looking forward it.