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NORMAN — Oklahoma begins spring football practices Saturday, and several returning players will sport new jersey numbers.

The numerical changes were reflected on OU’s updated roster, which was released Thursday.

Sooners who will wear new jersey numbers this spring are: sophomore quarterback Kendal Thompson (11 to 1), sophomore receiver Durron Neal (13 to 5), senior receiver Jalen Saunders (18 to 8), senior receiver Lacoltan Bester (81 to 11), redshirt freshman Derrick Woods (80 to 12), sophomore linebacker Eric Striker (41 to 19) and senior defensive back Trey Franks (2 to 24).