Texas Longhorns left tackle Trevor Goosby is undergoing testing today after reportedly suffering a non-contact knee injury during Monday’s practice. This is a brutal blow for the No. 5 ranked team in the preseason AP Top 25, with the injury, reported by Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com and Horns247, immediately casting a massive shadow over their 2026 season kickoff.
Goosby’s Crucial Role
Goosby is absolutely vital for the Longhorns, serving as the blind side protector for quarterback Arch Manning. This 6-foot-7, 325-pound senior earned 2025 All-SEC First-team honors and started all 13 games at left tackle last season. He has appeared in 30 career games, starting 15, and is a projected 2027 NFL first-round draft pick. Losing this talent right before the season is a nightmare scenario for any team.
High Stakes for the Longhorns
Texas, coming off a 10-3 (6-2 in the SEC) season where they missed the College Football Playoff, holds incredibly high expectations as the No. 5 team in the nation. Their 2026 season opens on September 5 at home against Texas State, but the true test arrives a week later when they welcome Ohio State to Texas Memorial Stadium. Goosby’s presence was absolutely crucial for those big matchups. His absence means the Longhorns face a massive challenge right out of the gate, and the stakes for their entire season could not be higher.
All eyes are on the MRI results. Texas needs Goosby back to live up to that No. 5 ranking and navigate their brutal early schedule, especially that Ohio State showdown. What will they do if he is out for an extended period? That’s the question every Longhorns fan is asking right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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