Despite aggravating a previous ankle injury, Texas Tech running back Cam Dickey is listed as "probable" ahead of the No. 12 Red Raiders' 8:30 p.m. CT kickoff against No. 25 Oklahoma State in Stillwater.

Dickey, who rushed for over 1,000 yards last season but has taken a step back due to injuries in 2026, rushed only three times for eight yards last week in the late-night win over West Virginia in Lubbock. He left in the second quarter and would not return.

Dickey initially suffered a high-ankle sprain on Oct. 3 and would be sidelined for the next three weeks, the first of which was Tech's bye week. He had 34 yards on 10 carries in his first return to the field on Halloween vs. Arizona.

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That availability will be helpful for a Red Raiders offense looking to stay in rhythm running the ball, though production will likely come from explosive starter J'Koby Williams and new starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, each of whom has rushed for over 100 yards in the last two games.

Texas Tech's ground attack could be a facet of the game that limits the Cowboys. OSU commands one of the best passing offenses in college football with Drew Mestemaker at quarterback, but the Red Raiders can keep him off the field if they extend drives and milk time off the clock with the run.

Through the air, however, Castellanos' receiver corps will look different. Slot starter Coy Eakin suffered a broken hand and is ruled out. Running back Quinten Joyner is also unavailable.

Local freshman Chase Campbell stepped up and will likely get the start next to Kenny Johnson, Micah Hudson and tight end Terrance Carter Jr. Joey McGuire's team is also expected to get back speedy receiver Malcolm Simmons, an Auburn transfer, who has missed the last few weeks with an injury.

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Williams has set multiple career-highs in rushing this season while Dickey has been in and out and Joyner has struggled with consistency. The 160 yards rushing against the Mountaineers was good enough for Williams' third 100-yard game in his last four appearances.

Williams' 954 rushing yards and seven touchdowns are already career highs for a season. The junior has carried the ball 36 fewer times than the 2025 season, when he rushed for 868 yards and six touchdowns.

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Source: Yahoo Sports