Ahead of LSU, Texas Longhorns Remove Multiple Starters From First Injury Report
Several players have no designation
Texas enters its final regular-season test after dealing with multiple injuries in recent weeks. The Longhorns are ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings and travel to Baton Rouge to face No. 21 LSU.
Season-ending absences continue
Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, running back Hollywood Smothers and tight end Nick Townsend will miss the rest of the season. They are expected to remain on the injury report through the year.
Defensive end Richard Wesley is also out against LSU. His next chance for an injury-status upgrade is ahead of Texas’ home finale against the Arkansas Razorbacks next week, with a possible College Football Playoff run ahead.
Texas visits LSU Saturday
Texas faces LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. CT. The matchup is described as the Longhorns’ biggest remaining test of the regular season.
Key points
- Texas is ranked No. 6 and visits No. 21 LSU on Saturday.
- Kade Phillips, Graceson Littleton, Colin Simmons, Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo have no injury designation.
- Hero Kanu is listed as questionable after reportedly suffering a torn bicep against Missouri.
- Trevor Goosby, Hollywood Smothers and Nick Townsend are out for the season; Richard Wesley is out against LSU.