Texas RB Hollywood Smothers’ Injury Sends Shockwaves Through College Football Playoff Race—Can Texas Overcome the Devastating Blow?
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Nevertheless, Smothers’ loss is a huge blow to the Longhorns’ hopes of making it back to the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns are already dealing with a long list of injuries that also includes star edge rusher Colin Simmons, who has missed the last couple of games with a high ankle sprain. Meanwhile, Cam Coleman left their win over Mississippi State before halftime and did not return. The two remain questionable to play against Missouri.
With Smothers out, Michael Terry III figures to slot in as Brown’s primary backup against Mizzou. Terry, a sophomore, had a season-high 41 yards on eight carries with a touchdown in Texas’ big 34-27 win over Ole Miss last month. Derek Cooper is another option, but the freshman has had just two touches over the last two games. After Missouri, Texas closes out its regular season at LSU, at home to Arkansas, and at Texas A&M.
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