Hollywood Smothers questionable for Texas game against Tennessee
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Texas faces No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, but the status of running back Hollywood Smothers is uncertain. Smothers is listed as questionable due to a lower body injury, while several teammates, including defensive lineman Justus Terry and offensive lineman Jordan Coleman, have been ruled out. Smothers has 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns this season, including a pivotal moment in a win over Ohio State. Texas aims to address its offensive shortcomings after a lackluster performance against UTSA. Tennessee also deals with injury concerns, as running back DeSean Bishop is managing a hip injury.
- •Texas faces Tennessee in Knoxville on September 30, 2026.
- •Smothers scored the winning touchdown against Ohio State.
- •Texas has several players ruled out for the game.
- •DeSean Bishop's injury also impacts Tennessee's lineup.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Injury Report: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers questionable
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Texas RB Hollywood Smothers surprisingly added to injury report, questionable vs. Tennessee
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Texas football news: Hollywood Smothers questionable for Saturday clash vs. Tennessee
"Texas football aims to improve its “lethargic” offensive display as coach Steve Sarkisian described versus UTSA . They’ll have to pull that off against No. 16 Tennessee in one of the louder college stadiums in America. But the Longhorns might also need to find the replacement for Hollywood Smothers. The star running back is officially questionable […] The post Texas football news: Hollywood Smothers questionable for Saturday clash vs. Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"First official SEC injury report of the season is out and a big key to the Texas offense is on it. Longhorns RB Hollywood Smothers is questionable.
"Smothers scored the game-winning touchdown against Ohio State two weeks ago.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 1:54 AMSEC Injury Report: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers questionable
First official SEC injury report of the season is out and a big key to the Texas offense is on it. Longhorns RB Hollywood Smothers is questionable.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 1:43 AMTexas RB Hollywood Smothers surprisingly added to injury report, questionable vs. Tennessee
Smothers scored the game-winning touchdown against Ohio State two weeks ago.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 1:41 AMTexas football news: Hollywood Smothers questionable for Saturday clash vs. Tennessee
Texas football aims to improve its “lethargic” offensive display as coach Steve Sarkisian described versus UTSA . They’ll have to pull that off against No. 16 Tennessee in one of the louder college stadiums in America. But the Longhorns might also need to find the replacement for Hollywood Smothers. The star running back is officially questionable […] The post Texas football news: Hollywood Smothers questionable for Saturday clash vs. Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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