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Texas football coach downplays Colin Simmons injury after game vs. UTSA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Texas football coach downplays Colin Simmons injury after game vs. UTSA

Summary

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian expressed optimism about edge rusher Colin Simmons after he left the game against UTSA on September 19, 2026, with a right foot or ankle injury. Simmons watched the second half in a walking boot following the Longhorns' 30-6 victory. He had recorded one sack before leaving the game. Sarkisian indicated that Simmons' removal was precautionary and expects him to be ready for Texas' SEC opener against Tennessee next week. Freshman Richard Wesley, who filled in for Simmons, completed the game with three solo tackles, one for a loss.

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Status Watch

•Colin Simmons left the game against UTSA with an apparent injury.
•Texas won the game 30-6, improving to 3-0 on the season.
•Sarkisian believes Simmons' injury is not serious.
•Tennessee won their game against Kennesaw State 42-9.
•Freshman Richard Wesley stepped in for Simmons, making three tackles.

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12:42 PMYahoo Sports — 'Colin will be fine': Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian downplays Colin Simmons injury

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Texas football edge rusher Colin Simmons, projected to be an NFL first-round draft pick, left Saturday's game vs. UTSA. But his coach doesn't seemed too worried
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