Missouri QB Beau Pribula 'on track' to start weeks after dislocated ankle

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will likely start as the No. 22 Tigers face No. 8 Oklahoma in Norman, according to a report by ESPN's Pete Thamel. His return comes just four weeks after suffering a dislocated left ankle.

Pribula went from doubtful to questionable on the SEC availability report Thursday night. He was reportedly cleared but Missouri's coaching staff wanted to see a successful “Fast Friday” practice. Pribula ankle evidently responded well and he'll be back under center. 

The Penn State transfer was off to a strong start before the injury at Vanderbilt, completing nearly 70% of his passes and emerging as an effective dual-threat option. He has thrown 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions and added five rushing scores.

Sources: Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is on track to return and start at No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday, as he looked good in Missouri's practice today. He’s returning from a dislocated ankle on Oct. 25 at Vanderbilt, as he's missed the last two games. pic.twitter.com/nhOrylbIAm

While Pribula was out, Matt Zollers stepped in for three games and struggled to find consistency. Now with the Tigers' starter available, Missouri enters one of its toughest road tests of the season. The Sooners are coming off an upset over Alabama and have momentum on their side in a major way. 

No. 22 Missouri travels to meet No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday (Noon ET, ABC). 

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