Tate Romney doubtful for Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech

The Big 12 put out its first injury report for the Cowboys and Red Raiders Wednesday night, and Romney's name is still there.

Scott Wright

@ScottWrightOK

Initial injury report for OSU-Texas Tech. Tate Romney still doubtful. Carson Kolb out. No sign of Jaleel Johnson

For Oklahoma State, that means more of what it went through last week. Romney already missed the Kansas State game, and Isaiah Chisom started in his place and made 11 tackles, 9 of them solo, according to On SI. If Romney can't go again, Chisom is the obvious answer, with Taurean Davis behind him as another linebacker option. Doubtful isn't out, but a doubtful tag on the first report of the week usually doesn't turn into a start on Saturday.

The full list is longer than just Romney. Here's how it breaks down, plus what Eric Morris said about Kolb:

Eric Bailey

@EricBaileyTW

#OkState initial availability report for Tech OUT Carson Kolb Landon Dean Dayvon Standard DOUBTFUL Tate Romney Desmond Magiya PROBABLE Johnny Dickson III Jaleel Johnson appears ready to return Eric Morris didn’t expect Kolb back Romney’s status will be watched closely

The best news on the report is the name that isn't on it. Jaleel Johnson, a defensive end, sat out the Kansas State game too, and now he's nowhere on the list. That gets a body back up front right when the Pokes need one, especially with defensive tackle Landon Dean ruled out. Losing a starting linebacker hurts less when the guys in front of him are healthy.

Kolb being out shouldn't surprise anybody. Morris didn't expect him back, and Oscar Hammond has played tight end for the past 2 games, per On SI. Wide receiver Dayvon Standard is also out, offensive lineman Desmond Magiya is doubtful next to Romney, and offensive lineman Johnny Dickson III is probable.

Texas Tech has its own problems. The Red Raiders' initial report has running back Quinten Joyner, wide receivers Coy Eakin and Jalen Jones, and outside linebacker Ansel Nedore all out, with running back Cameron Dickey questionable. Both teams are going into Saturday a little banged up.

Next up is the updated report later in the week. If Romney moves to out, Chisom gets a second straight start and the Pokes have to hope last week's 11 tackles wasn't a one-off. If Romney somehow gets upgraded, Oklahoma State gets its defensive leader back for a Big 12 game it really needs.