Oklahoma DT DeMarcus Granger will miss Oklahoma's upcoming BCS title game appearance after undergoing back surgery, OU head coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday.

Granger has battled chronic lower back problems for much of his career and missed the Big 12 Championship game as a result, The surgery was performed Monday and OU Head Athletics Trainer Scott Anderson said that Granger will likely miss spring practice while recovering.

"Our doctors and training staff have worked extensively with DeMarcus and it was finally determined that surgery was necessary," Stoops said. "We're disappointed for DeMarcus and are certainly anxious to do everything we can to assist his recovery."

Granger, a junior from Dallas, played in 11 games during the 2008 season all in a back-up role. He had 20 tackles and two fumble recoveries.