Texas Longhorns coach reports improved health ahead of rivalry game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed optimism regarding team health following their bye week. Sarkisian indicated that the team is healthier than a week ago as they prepare for the upcoming Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners. Despite facing injuries throughout the season, senior running back Hollywood Smothers and sophomore tight end Nick Townsend returned to practice, a positive sign for their potential availability. The Longhorns had entered the bye week dealing with multiple injuries following a road win over Tennessee.
- •Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian reports improved health post-bye week.
- •Hollywood Smothers and Nick Townsend returned to practice last week.
- •Texas had several injuries before their bye week, including Justus Terry and Xavier Filsaime.
- •The Longhorns prepare to face the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Texas improved its health during the bye week
"“I think we're healthier than we were this time a week ago."
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