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Texas Longhorns Face Injury Woes Before SEC Opener
24 Sep
Summary
- Colin Simmons is probable, while Hollywood Smothers is questionable.
- Kobe Black is off the injury report and cleared to play.
- Texas prepares for its SEC opener against Tennessee on Saturday.
Texas is heading into its first SEC road game against Tennessee with lingering questions about two critical players. Star edge rusher Colin Simmons is currently listed as probable, a positive sign for the Longhorns. However, running back Hollywood Smothers has been surprisingly added to the injury report as questionable, raising concerns given his significant role this season.
Safety Kobe Black, initially injured, is now off the injury report and expected to play. Black's availability comes after he missed the recent game against UTSA due to a minor injury. Simmons exited the UTSA game early with a foot injury, though head coach Steve Sarkisian indicated it was precautionary and not serious.
The team's first SEC injury report will be released on Wednesday, providing further clarity. The final determination of player availability for the Saturday kickoff against Tennessee may not be confirmed until closer to game time.
