Ty’Anthony Smith leaves Texas Longhorns football program

Linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith is no longer with the Texas Longhorns football program. He departed a week ago to address personal matters and missed last week's scrimmage due to illness. Despite practicing well prior to this setback, Smith's absence leaves Texas needing to fill key linebacker depth. Smith, a consensus four-star recruit, played in all 16 games last season, showing promise as a contributor. The Longhorns have brought in transfer players to enhance their linebacker rotation, and will need players like Darius Snow, a Michigan State transfer, to step up in Smith's absence.

• 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — LB Ty’Anthony Smith no longer with Texas program