Texas were left with a major concern on Saturday in Austin after defensive end Colin Simmons suffered an apparent lower-body injury against Florida in the fourth quarter and was carted off. The injury appeared more serious than the issue that briefly affected him earlier in the season, and it now puts one of Texas’ most important defensive players in doubt.
Simmons had already shown how much he matters to Texas this year. In the win over UTSA, he exited in the second half before later being seen on the sideline with a boot. He had the bye week to rest up before Texas played Tennessee, and then delivered a career-high 5.5 sacks in that win. That is why any setback involving him now feels significant.
A serious concern for Texas
The immediate problem for Texas is not just the result of one game, but what this could mean for the rest of the season. Simmons is expected to be a potential Top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft if healthy, which tells you how highly he is rated and why Texas will want clarity as soon as possible.
For Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns, the injury creates uncertainty around a defender who has been central to their pass rush. The team did not provide a full diagnosis in the information available, so there is still no confirmed word on the exact injury or whether Simmons will miss time.
That leaves Texas waiting for the next update. For now, the headline is simple: one of their top defensive players was carted off, and the concern is that this one could be more serious than the earlier setback.
