Left tackle Trevor Goosby, considered one of the top offensive linemen in the country and a projected first-round NFL Draft pick, is reportedly out for the season with a knee injury. This is a massive blow for the Texas Longhorns, especially as they’re deep into the College Football Playoff race.
Goosby’s Injury Rocks Saturday Night Win
The injury happened during the first quarter of Saturday night’s 34-27 win over Ole Miss. Goosby went down and was carted off the field, a sight no fan wants to see. He did make it back to the sideline later in the game, on crutches after evaluation, but the damage is done. Talk about a gut punch when you’re supposed to be celebrating a tough victory.
Massive Loss for the Longhorns’ Playoff Hopes
Goosby’s absence means the Longhorns are now without their best offensive lineman. While Andre Cojoe stepped in and did an admirable job at left tackle, with Ole Miss only sacking Arch Manning twice, the long-term impact of losing a player of Goosby’s caliber is huge. Texas now has zero margin for error as they navigate the rest of their schedule in the College Football Playoff hunt. Every snap, every game, just got a whole lot more critical.
That test begins this weekend when Texas hosts Mississippi State on Saturday night. The Longhorns have to find a way to maintain their offensive rhythm without their top guy up front, and the pressure is officially on.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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