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Jordan Shipley discusses ranch accident and views on Texas Longhorns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:50 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Jordan Shipley discusses ranch accident and views on Texas Longhorns

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Jordan Shipley, former Texas football player, shared details about a near-fatal ranch accident earlier this year that left him with severe burns. He was injured when his skid-steer caught fire, requiring an 11-day ICU stay for recovery. Despite initial fears of extensive surgery and skin grafts, he recovered without major procedures. Shipley emphasized the power of prayer in overcoming trauma and reflected on the current Texas Longhorns team, noting similarities to his own experiences with the program as they gear up for an SEC opener against Tennessee this Saturday.

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•Shipley suffered third-degree burns from a skid-steer fire.
•He was airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment.
•Shipley spent 11 days in the ICU and didn't need surgeries.
•He praised the Texas Longhorns ahead of their SEC opener.
•Texas remains undefeated after a recent win over UTSA.

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11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Texas ex Jordan Shipley shares more about ranch accident, thoughts on the 2026 Longhorns

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Former Texas football player Jordan Shipley describes his near fatal ranch accident, his faith and his thoughts on the 2026 Longhorns.
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