Texas: Four Longhorns are now listed as out against the Volunteers, but one stando…
Texas · TennesseeJunior edge Colin Simmons is no longer listed on the SEC-mandated Thursday injury report for the No. 1 Texas Longhorns ahead of Saturday's matchup against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville after the initial release on Wednesday listed Simmons as probable following a foot injury sustained in last week's win over the UTSA Roadrunners. Joining the three players listed as out on Wednesday — sophomore defensive lineman Justus Terry, junior nickel back Xavier Filsaime, and sophomore offensive lineman Jordan Coleman — is sophomore tight end Nick Townsend, who was previously listed as doubtful after suffering a knee injury in the win over Ohio State.
KEY POINTS
- Four Longhorns are now listed as out against the Volunteers, but one standout is off the injury report.
- Still listed as questionable is senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who is dealing with a reported lower-leg injury.
- According to CBS Sports, there's " legitimate concern " that the NC State transfer won't be available against Tennessee.
- Through three games, Smothers is the leading rusher for the Longhorns with 198 yards on 41 carries with two touchdowns.