Colin Simmons suffers leg injury in Texas' loss to Florida
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons left Saturday's game against Florida early in the fourth quarter due to a leg injury. He was attended to on the field before being carted off, leading to concerns about his availability moving forward. Simmons had already made a significant impact on the season, entering the game with 10.5 sacks. Florida secured a 27-24 upset win, marking Texas' first loss of the season.
- •Simmons injured in the fourth quarter, taken to the medical tent.
- •Enters Week 7 with 10.5 sacks, leads the nation.
- •Texas suffers its first loss of the season, falling 27-24 to Florida.
- •Next updates on Simmons' condition expected during the week.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Texas pass rusher Colin Simmons injury update after leaving vs. Florida
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Longhorns star edge rusher Colin Simmons carted off with injury during Florida game
"Colin Simmons was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, a big blow for the Texas defense.
"The Longhorns suffer a significant blow in the first loss of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 8:10 PMTexas pass rusher Colin Simmons injury update after leaving vs. Florida
The Longhorns suffer a significant blow in the first loss of the season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 8:08 PMTexas Longhorns star edge rusher Colin Simmons carted off with injury during Florida game
Colin Simmons was hurt early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, a big blow for the Texas defense.
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