Texas Rocked by Another Season-Ending Injury to Offensive Star
Texas receives more tough injury news regarding RB Hollywood Smothers, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The Texas Longhorns offensive situation has been significantly impacted by injuries, as they prepare for a major game against the No. 18 Missouri Tigers. The rushing attack has been a persistent weakness for Texas this season, further exacerbated by recent injuries. Left tackle Trevor Goosby suffered a season-ending injury earlier in the year, and now running back Hollywood Smothers has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season after injuring his knee during a Week 9 matchup against Mississippi State.
Smothers, who rushed for over 900 yards the previous year, was expected to be a major contributor to Texas' offense. In addition to Smothers, left tackle Goosby and tight end Nick Townsend have also been sidelined with knee injuries, leaving the Longhorns with an inconsistent offense. As a result, Arch Manning and the Texas passing game will be facing an even greater challenge against a Missouri defense that ranks fifth in the SEC in points allowed per game this season.
The Texas-Missouri game is set to take place at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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