Mason Young

Tulsa World OU Sports Reporter

Michael Fasusi shines in debut

Michael Fasusi, the former five-star prospect and No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class, never thought he would make his college debut against as physical a team as Michigan.

Fasusi expected to play in OU’s season opener, but he had a heat exhaustion episode in a practice before the game and had to sit out the Illinois State contest.

Once the training staff got Fasusi back on his feet, though, he went full steam ahead towards playing against Michigan.

Offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh gave Fasusi the start at left tackle and he didn’t disappoint, playing 66 snaps and holding his own against the Wolverines’ front.

“My preparation really started from the Illinois (State) game,” Fasusi said. “I l

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