# Texas Longhorns player injury developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/texas-longhorns-player-injury-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-21T19:12:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Texas Longhorns football team is managing several significant player injuries following a 27-24 loss to Florida. Defensive end Colin Simmons sustained a high-ankle sprain that may sideline him for several weeks, while running back Hollywood Smothers is also dealing with an upper-body injury.

Heading into a matchup against Ole Miss, the Longhorns' injury report includes several questionable players, such as wide receiver Kaliq Lockett and offensive lineman Jaydon Chatman, alongside the confirmed absence of freshman edge rusher Richard Wesley. These roster challenges coincide with defensive struggles, as the team has surrendered 17 sacks this season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Texas and Ole Miss face injury concerns ahead of matchup

Texas faces critical injury concerns, including doubtful star edge rusher Colin Simmons, ahead of their SEC game against Ole Miss.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-and-ole-miss-face-injury-concerns-ahead-of-matchup

### 2026-10-18: Texas Longhorns face multiple key player injuries

The Texas Longhorns face multiple injury setbacks, including defensive star Colin Simmons, who suffered a high-ankle sprain, and running backs Hollywood Smothers and Derrek Cooper.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-longhorns-face-multiple-key-player-injuries

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