No. 11 Texas Aims to Overcome Absence of Key Player in Clash with Injured Mississippi State
The Longhorns look to maintain their ranking despite the uncertainty surrounding star edge rusher Colin Simmons.
In a pivotal matchup, No. 11 Texas faces off against Mississippi State, aiming to continue their upward trajectory while dealing with the absence of one of their standout players. Colin Simmons, who leads the FBS in sacks and tackles for loss, is listed as doubtful for the game against the Bulldogs 1.
Mississippi State, however, is facing significant challenges of their own. The team recently lost its star quarterback, Kamario Taylor, to a season-ending injury that required surgery. Taylor was considered a top contender for the Heisman Trophy before his unfortunate setback 1. This loss, combined with the absence of starting left guard DJ Chester and linebacker Jalen Smith, leaves the Bulldogs with a formidable task ahead 12.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, Texas has secured a recent victory over Ole Miss, bolstering their confidence and momentum heading into this crucial match 2. Meanwhile, Mississippi State must navigate the uncertainty surrounding Tyler Lockhart and Isaac Smith, both of whom are listed as questionable for the game 1.
The clash promises to be a test of resilience and adaptability for both teams. For Texas, the challenge lies in maintaining their form without Simmons, while Mississippi State will need to find new leaders on the field to compensate for their key losses 12.
What we know
- - Mississippi State lost its star quarterback Kamario Taylor to a season-ending injury 1
- - Kamario Taylor required season-ending surgery and was considered a top Heisman Trophy contender before getting injured 1
- - Texas is set to play against Mississippi State 2
- - DJ Chester, starting left guard for Mississippi State, will miss the game against Texas 1
- - Jalen Smith, another starting linebacker for Mississippi State, is out for the season due to injury 1
- - Colin Simmons leads the FBS in sacks and tackles for loss 1
- - Texas is ranked number 11 2
- - Tyler Lockhart, a starting linebacker for Mississippi State, is listed as questionable for the game 1
- - Isaac Smith, a safety for Mississippi State, is listed as questionable for the game 1
- - Colin Simmons, a star edge rusher for Texas, is listed as doubtful for the game against Mississippi State 1
- - Texas has a recent win over Ole Miss 2
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 70%, weighted across 11 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- likely Mississippi State lost its star quarterback Kamario Taylor to a season-ending injury. (71%)
- likely Kamario Taylor required season-ending surgery and was considered a top Heisman Trophy contender before getting injured. (71%)
- likely Texas is set to play against Mississippi State. (70%)
- likely Mississippi State's starting left guard DJ Chester will miss the game against Texas. (71%)
- likely Jalen Smith, another starting linebacker for Mississippi State, is out for the season due to injury. (71%)
- likely Colin Simmons leads the FBS in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (16.5). (71%)
- likely Texas is ranked number 11. (70%)
- likely Tyler Lockhart, a starting linebacker for Mississippi State, is listed as questionable for the game. (71%)
- likely Isaac Smith, a safety for Mississippi State, is listed as questionable for the game. (71%)
- likely Colin Simmons, a star edge rusher for Texas, is listed as doubtful for the game against Mississippi State. (71%)
- likely Texas has a recent win over Ole Miss. (70%)
Sources
- ESPN College Football — Miss. State OL Chester out vs. Texas in latest hit to banged-up offense
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50323632/mississippi-state-ol-dj-chester-sidelined-saturday-vs-texas - KXAN Austin (Austin) — No. 11 Texas looks to avoid 'relief syndrome' against Mississippi State without Kamario Taylor
https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/no-11-texas-looks-to-avoid-relief-syndrome-against-mississippi-state-without-kamario-taylor/