Texas RB Hollywood Smothers’ season-ending injury update deals huge blow to CFP hopes
The Texas Longhorns were already going to be without running back Hollywood Smothers for their matchup against No. 18 Missouri on Saturday after he was ruled out. But now, the Longhorns must do without the senior for much longer. Eric C. Henry of 247Sports reports that Smothers is officially out for the season . On Texas Football is reporting that […] The post Texas RB Hollywood Smothers’…
The Texas Longhorns have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of a College Football Playoff spot as running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the remainder of the season due to a season-ending MCL tear. Smothers, a transfer from NC State, was the team's second-leading rusher, tallying 283 yards and two touchdowns on 69 carries.
He was already ruled out for Texas' upcoming game against Missouri and has since been confirmed to be out for the season. Smothers' injury joins a growing list of other injuries that have plagued the Longhorns, including star edge rusher Colin Simmons and wide receiver Cam Coleman, both of whom are questionable for their next game.
The Longhorns now look to freshman running back Michael Terry III and sophomore Derek Cooper to fill the void left by Smothers' absence. Texas will have to rely on their remaining roster for the remainder of their regular season games, which include matchups against LSU, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
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