Norman, Okla. ? Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Sunday he expected tailback Adrian Peterson to be able to play in the Sooners’ game this week against Kansas University after being limited by a sprained right ankle during a loss to Texas on Saturday.

Stoops said Peterson did not play enough during the 45-12 loss to the second-ranked Longhorns to make the injury worse and should be closer to full speed when the Sooners face Kansas on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

“He got better and better as the week went and was close the other day. He just didn’t have the lateral movement and the pace that he needs,” Stoops said.

Peterson had only three carries for 10 yards against Texas.