We know offensive tackle Trevor Goosby is out for the season. EDGE Richard Wesley has been out for weeks. Now, running back Hollywood Smothers and tight end Nick Townsend are out for the game at Missouri. Smothers reportedly hurt his knee and shoulder against the Bulldogs. Townsend is a bit of a surprise.
Wide receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman were both in street clothes on the sideline by the end of the game against Hail State. But are listed as questionable. Defensive backs Kade Phillips and Graceson Littleton were also injured last Saturday night. They are also listed as questionable.
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All-American EDGE Colin Simmons is also listed as questionable. Arguably the best player on the team has missed two games with a high-ankle sprain. He was also briefly listed as questionable last week, but was quickly downgraded to out. We'll see what happens this week.
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) greets fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters his pen on the field before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Mississippi State Cougars Head Coach Jeff Lebby talk before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) is tackled by Mississippi State Cougars linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) after making a catch in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after making a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) grabs the facemask of Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) hits Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Swann (17) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs for yards after catching a lateral pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs for yards during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) is sacked during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad member performs during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs for yards after making a catch during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) and offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) react after Coleman caught a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars 03 wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) fumbles the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars running back Fluff Bothwell (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by safety Marcus Williams (15) Mississippi State Cougars during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad performs during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the drone show during the second half of a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown after making a reception during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) greets fans while entering Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian enters Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot Bevo enters his pen on the field before a game against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Mississippi State Cougars Head Coach Jeff Lebby talk before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) is tackled by Mississippi State Cougars linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) after making a catch in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after making a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) grabs the facemask of Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) hits Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Swann (17) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) keeps the ball for yardage during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs for yards after catching a lateral pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Mississippi State Cougars cornerback Jett Jefferson (20) and safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs for yards during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett (15) is sacked during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad member performs during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) runs for yards after making a catch during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) and offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) react after Coleman caught a touchdown pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars 03 wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) fumbles the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Mississippi State Cougars running back Fluff Bothwell (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is tackled by safety Marcus Williams (15) Mississippi State Cougars during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns spirit squad performs during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns roll past Mississippi State
Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the drone show during the second half of a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Overall view of the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Mississippi State Cougars during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown after making a reception during the second half against the Mississippi State Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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