Colin Simmons, the dude who’s been an absolute wrecking ball for the Texas Longhorns, is officially a game-time decision for Saturday’s clash at Missouri. This news has gotta have the Longhorn faithful on edge, wondering if their defensive superstar will even hit the field.
The Stars in Limbo
This is huge, because Simmons isn’t just *some* edge rusher, right? He’s an All-American, and he’s leading the entire NCAA with a crazy 10.5 sacks. That’s despite him sitting out the last two games with a high-ankle sprain. Imagine putting up those numbers while being sidelined! The Longhorns are gonna need that kind of impact if he can actually go. And it’s not just Simmons. Wide receiver Cam Coleman is also riding that game-time decision fence. This guy leads the team with seven touchdown receptions, so yeah, having him out there would be massive for the offense. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have some tough calls to make, for sure.
Some Good News, Finally
Look, it’s not all doom and gloom though. Sarkisian did drop some much-needed good news for Longhorn fans. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo got cleared from the injury list, along with cornerbacks Kade Phillips and Graceson Littleton. All those guys had been on the report earlier in the week, so getting them back is a serious boost for depth, especially in the secondary. You always wanna see guys bouncing back, and these dudes are ready to roll.
The Rough Patch
But let’s be real, the injury bug is still biting hard. Running back Hollywood Smothers is out, and that’s a tough loss for the ground game. Same goes for tight end Nick Townsend and edge rusher Richard Wesley, both listed as out for Saturday. The biggest blow has got to be offensive tackle Trevor Goosby. He’s not just out for this game, he’s been declared out for the entire season after knee surgery. That’s brutal, man. Losing a key lineman like that changes everything up front.
So, heading into that game at Missouri, it’s a real mixed bag for Texas. You’ve got some key playmakers like Wingo back, but the fate of two of your biggest stars, Simmons and Coleman, hangs in the balance right up until kickoff. That 10.5 sacks from Simmons, despite missing time, just screams how important he is. It’s gonna be a nail-biter waiting to see who suits up. You know every Longhorn fan is gonna be glued to the TV, just praying their guys are out there.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply