Texas to lose RB Hollywood Smothers for remainder of 2026 season
Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season with an injury.
The Texas Longhorns have been dealt a substantial setback as they confirm running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a knee injury, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Senior Smothers, who had already been sidelined for Saturday's game against Missouri Tigers, will not play again this year with his ongoing recovery.
He appeared in six games for the Longhorns so far this year, accumulating 69 rushing attempts for 283 yards and two touchdowns. Despite struggling to meet the high expectations surrounding him as a top recruit from North Carolina State, Smothers remained a crucial part of the offense for the Longhorns, who have had a mixed season so far.
Injuries have been a significant concern, as Smothers missed games against Tennessee and Ole Miss earlier in the campaign. Despite these two losses to unranked teams, Texas currently holds a strong position in the College Football Playoff race, sitting at No. 7 earlier this week. The Longhorns remain in contention to secure a spot in the tournament, provided they maintain a clean slate moving forward.
Should Texas lose another game, they could still make the playoffs, but a 10-2 record would be conclusive. The remaining games on Texas' schedule include matches against No. 18 Missouri, No. 14 LSU, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
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