Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons expected to miss Ole Miss game

No. 19 Texas has lost two straight since 4-0 start

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 8h1 min read

What happened: Texas is expected to be without edge rusher Colin Simmons on Saturday against No. 7 Ole Miss. ESPN tied the absence to a high-ankle sprain and described his status as week to week. He is set to miss at least this week, with one local outlet projecting three to four weeks.

Why it matters: Simmons anchors the Texas pass rush as its most productive defender this season. Texas has dropped to No. 19 after back-to-back losses, making a home date with a top-10 opponent a pivotal early test for playoff positioning.

By the numbers: Simmons: 25 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles this season; career: 116 tackles, 31.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles. Texas is 4-2 after a 4-0 start and ranked No. 19; Ole Miss is ranked No. 7. Kickoff is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

What to watch: Texas and Ole Miss meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with Simmons to be evaluated week to week.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-19T18:03:23.816074+00:00

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