Hollywood Smothers

Texas announces that running back Jahmyr Smothers will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a torn MCL. The injury follows his participation in the 31‑3 victory over Mississippi State last week. Smothers ended his Texas campaign with 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 69 carries across six games, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. Backup Raleek Brown, who has accumulated 452 yards and five touchdowns on 92 carries this season, is expected to assume the primary rushing role, supported by Michael Terry III and Derrek Cooper.

Texas Longhorns running back Jahmyr Smothers will miss the rest of the 2026 season after sustaining a torn medial collateral ligament. The injury was confirmed following his limited four‑carry performance against Mississippi State, where he recorded minus‑6 yards before exiting to the medical tent. Smothers, the No. 3 running back in the 2026 transfer class who joined Texas via the portal, had accumulated 283 yards and two touchdowns over six games this season. He also missed the Longhorns' road win over Tennessee and home win over Ole Miss on 24 Oct due to lower‑body issues.

The team suffered a wave of injuries during its recent game against Mississippi State, leaving several key players sidelined. Hollywood Smothers faces season‑ending shoulder and knee damage, while Graceson Littleton's knee injury could also keep him out for the year. Coach Steve Sarkisian noted that several starters did not finish the match. Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo each incurred shoulder injuries, and Kade Phillips may be out for up to a month with a groin strain.