Texas Longhorns dealing with injuries heading into bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 1, are entering their bye week following a 20-17 victory over No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville on September 26. Head coach Steve Sarkisian noted that the team is 'a little banged up' and did not address the injury status of junior wide receiver Cam Coleman, who went into the medical tent during the game. Key players missing include sophomore defensive lineman Justus Terry and tight end Nick Townsend. The team will prepare for eight consecutive games, starting with the annual matchup against Oklahoma.
- •Texas defeated Tennessee 20-17 on September 26.
- •Team is facing multiple injuries to key players.
- •Texas will play Oklahoma next after the bye week.
- •Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the need to get healthy.
- •Raleek Brown led the team with 67 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Texas is ‘banged up’ heading into bye week
"The week off is coming at a good time for the Longhorns.
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