Texas Longhorns star pass rusher Colin Simmons is expected to miss three to four weeks after sustaining a high-ankle sprain during Saturday’s loss to Florida. The senior left the game in the fourth quarter and underwent an MRI on Monday, which confirmed the injury but offered a silver lining: no structural damage was detected. According to reporter Anwar Richardson, this positive finding suggests Simmons can return to action after a relatively short rehabilitation period, sparing the program a season-ending loss.
MRI reveals no structural damage, but Longhorns lose FBS-leading pass rusher for key stretch.
The absence of Simmons presents a significant tactical challenge for Texas, as he is currently the nation’s leader in both sacks and tackles for loss. Through six games, the pass rusher has recorded 10.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss, figures that lead all FBS teams. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses has been a cornerstone of the Longhorns’ defensive identity, making his multi-week absence a critical gap that the coaching staff must address immediately in their game planning.
Despite the setback, the lack of structural damage provides a clear timeline for Simmons’ return, allowing Texas to manage his workload as he recovers. The Longhorns will need to rely on their secondary pass rushers to maintain pressure on quarterbacks during this stretch, but the positive MRI results offer hope that the FBS-leading sack artist will be back in uniform before the season’s pivotal late-season matchups.
Source: Yahoo Sports
