Texas Longhorns star pass rusher Colin Simmons, the nation’s leader in both sacks and tackles for loss, is reportedly sidelined for three to four weeks after sustaining a high-ankle sprain during Saturday’s tough loss to Florida. This is a massive blow for the Longhorns, coming at a critical point in the season.
The MRI Results Are In
Simmons, who had to leave the game in the fourth quarter against Florida, underwent an MRI on Monday to figure out the extent of the damage. The good news? Reports from Anwar Richardson indicate there’s no structural damage, which offers some hope that the recovery timeline could indeed be just a few weeks. But even a few weeks without your best pass rusher can feel like an eternity.
Losing the FBS Leader
Think about what Simmons has already done this season. Through only six games, the man has racked up an unbelievable 16 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. Those aren’t just good numbers, those are *leading the entire FBS* numbers. We’re talking about a guy who lives in opponents’ backfields, completely disrupting game plans every single snap. Taking that kind of production out of any defense is going to leave a gaping hole.
Losing a player putting up those kinds of numbers is always tough, especially mid-season. While the news of no structural damage is great for his long-term outlook, Texas will have to figure out how to fill the void left by the FBS leader in making plays behind the line of scrimmage for the next month. That’s a huge challenge to overcome.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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