{
  "id": 15974733,
  "title": "Colin Simmons injury update: Texas EDGE rusher doubtful vs Ole Miss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/colin-simmons-injury-update-texas-edge-rusher-doubtful-vs-ole-miss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:16:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colin-simmons-injury-texas-edge-001643683.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nSimmons 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.\n\nOn 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.",
  "summary": "Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is doubtful with an injury for the Longhorns' Week 8 game vs. Ole Miss. Here's the latest.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colin Simmons injured during Florida game",
    "Simmons' return uncertain for Ole Miss game",
    "Texas vs Ole Miss scheduled for October 24"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Losing a star edge-rusher during a losing streak threatens to derail the Longhorns' momentum as they struggle to find defensive stability heading into a critical matchup against Ole Miss.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Who made Alabama football first injury list before Texas A&M",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/who-made-alabama-football-first-injury-list-before-texas-a-m",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:15:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}