Colin Simmons injury update: Texas EDGE rusher doubtful vs Ole Miss

Texas football is striving to break its two-game losing streak, following a third consecutive loss to Florida. Perhaps the most concerning loss was against the Gators, due to the absence of star edge-rusher Colin Simmons, who suffered an injury during that game. Texas' initial SEC player availability report, released on Wednesday, October 21, indicates that Simmons' return to play for the upcoming game against Ole Miss on October 24 remains uncertain.

Simmons suffered an apparent lower-body injury in the fourth quarter against Florida in the final play of the game, where he appeared to struggle with the drop. He showed notable pain during the play. Texas University and Ole Miss Rebels are scheduled to face off at the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, with a kickoff time of 7:30 p.m. ET.

On Wednesday, when interviewed by reporters, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian referred to the SEC's injury report when asked about reports suggesting Simmons sustained a high ankle sprain, with the possibility of missing several weeks. Simmons left the field receiving assistance from Texas' medical staff during the fourth quarter of the game against Florida. Following the incident, he was taken off the field in an ambulance, as captured on the ABC broadcast.