Cole Hutson gets injunction, but Texas football won't commit to him playing vs Tennessee
Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Huston appears to have won a favorable court ruling in his battle to play for UT this year.
Cole Hutson, a 308-pound offensive lineman from Frisco, Texas, received an injunction from a Travis County judge on Thursday, effectively blocking the NCAA from preventing him from playing football. The injunction was granted after Hutson sued the NCAA in July, requesting additional eligibility under the new five-for-five rule. The judge allowed Hutson to play while awaiting trial.
Texas offensive coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the ruling during a Zoom news conference, but he has not confirmed whether Hutson will play in an upcoming game against Tennessee. Sarkisian stated that he has not received word from the school about Hutson's availability and that a conversation with the SEC will determine his status.
Hutson, a blue-collar player known for his toughness and intelligence, has played for the Texas Longhorns since his freshman year in 2022. He started 13 games as a freshman and has since been used as a depth piece. Despite being undrafted following the 2025 season, Hutson participated in rookie camps with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys but did not earn a contract.
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