The Texas Longhorns try to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive on Halloween night against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Longhorns are 5-2 on the season. Another loss would likely cost Texas a CFP spot.
Injuries are the big story for each team. The Bulldogs are without rising star quarterback Kamario Taylor. Taylor suffered an injured toe on Sept. 26 against Missouri. After trying to play on it in two games, it has been determined he needs season ending surgery.
For Texas, All-American EDGE Colin Simmons is still out. Simmons picked up a high ankle sprain against Florida two weeks ago and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
Longhorns offensive tackle Trevor Goosby is out for the season.
Goosby injured his knee last week against Ole Miss and will miss the rest of the season. Reports are his surgery went well and he should make a full recovery. EDGE Richard Wesley is also out.
The good news is wide receiver Cam Coleman and running back Hollywood Smothers are both active and ready to go tonight.
Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs score
Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs live updates, analysis
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Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Prediction
05:56 PM ET, October 31 2026, Trey LuerssenWhile Texas earned a quality win last week against a top 10 team, UT's win over Ole Miss was not aesthetically pleasing. Texas committed an astounding 14 penalties for 134 yards and once again looked terrible in the third quarter.
After building a 17-point lead in the first half, the Rebels tied the game early in the fourth quarter. "Edgy Arch Manning" still threw two interceptions and lost a fumble that turned into an Ole Miss defensive touchdown.
It is still hard to forecast where this Longhorns team will end up. If Taylor was playing for the Bulldogs, I'd say UT might be in real danger of its third loss of the season. But without its star QB, Mississippi State should be a "get right" win for Texas. Even if the Longhorns struggle coming out of the halftime locker room.
Final Score: Texas 34, Mississippi State 13
Texas Longhorns and Mississippi State Injuries
05:56 PM ET, October 31 2026, Trey LuerssenFor Texas, edge Colin Simmons has been ruled out. Wide receiver Cam Coleman and running back Hollywood Smothers are both off the injury list after being included earlier in the week. Both should be good to go.
The big name that's out for Mississippi State is QB Kamario Taylor.
Friday injury report:
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) October 31, 2026
Colin Simmons ruled out as expected.
No Cam Coleman and no Hollywood Smothers.
OTF: https://t.co/LauyBxcI1T pic.twitter.com/N23T6TlP7p
Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Weather
05:55 PM ET, October 31 2026, Trey LuerssenIt should be a pleasant Halloween night in Austin for the game with temperatures in the 70s.
I'm hopeful that after some morning showers, Halloween evening turns partly cloudy and dry for the Longhorns game. #atx #atxwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/q1Bprgw0b6
— Chikage Windler WX (@ChikageWeather) October 30, 2026
What channel is Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs on?
05:54 PM ET, October 31 2026, Trey Luerssen- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming options: ESPN app | Disney+ | Fubo (free trial)
- Announcers:
- Play-by-Play: Joe Tessitore
- Analyst: Jesse Palmer
- Sideline Reporter: Kris Budden
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