Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is probable for Saturday’s huge road game at Tennessee, but that “probable” tag feels a lot shakier than usual. The guy already aggravated a foot injury against UTSA last week! For the No. 1 team in the country, heading into a tough away environment, that’s not exactly the news you want to hear.
Simmons Probable, Smothers Questionable, So What’s The Real Story?
You see “probable” next to Colin Simmons’ name and you breathe a small sigh of relief, right? Not so fast. Knowing he *aggravated* that foot injury against UTSA means he’s not 100%, and for an edge rusher, that’s a massive deal. Every step, every pivot, every drive off the line. We need him at full strength to keep that No. 1 ranking secure. And it’s not just Simmons. Senior running back Hollywood Smothers is questionable with an undisclosed injury. This is a crucial position, and any uncertainty there throws a wrench into the game plan for Saturday’s 11 a.m. kickoff. You just gotta wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes with these guys.
The List of ‘Out’ Just Keeps Growing
It gets worse, folks. The injury report for the Longhorns facing Tennessee isn’t short. Tight end Nick Townsend is doubtful to play. And then there’s the flat-out “ruled out” list: defensive lineman Justus Terry, defensive back Xavier Filsaime, and offensive lineman Jordan Coleman are all sidelined for the game. That’s three key players completely out of the picture. When you’re the No. 1 team, every single player matters, especially against a solid opponent on the road. Losing depth and starters like this tests your grit early in the season. Can the backups step up? They absolutely have to.
Saturday’s 11 a.m. game at Tennessee is going to be a real test for these No. 1 Longhorns. With Simmons hobbled, Smothers questionable, and multiple starters already ruled out, they’re walking into a hostile environment with some serious challenges. We need to see who steps up and proves why this team deserves that top spot. It’s time to grit it out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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