Report: Texas Longhorns EDGE Colin Simmons expected to miss 3-4 weeks

Texas Longhorns EDGE Colin Simmons is expected to miss three to four weeks with a high ankle sprain, according to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods. The junior was injured Saturday against Florida and is not expected to play in Texas' next game against Ole Miss. The good news is an MRI conducted on M

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Texas Longhorns EDGE Colin Simmons is expected to miss three to four weeks with a high ankle sprain, according to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods. The junior was injured Saturday against Florida and is not expected to play in Texas' next game against Ole Miss.

The good news is an MRI conducted on Monday morning showed no structural damage to Simmons' ankle. But Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will need to find a way to do without arguably the Longhorns best player for multiple games.

🚨TERRIBLE news for #Texas fans🚨

Colin Simmons took a cart to the locker room against Florida. pic.twitter.com/6xQOO8GF7t
— Kalshi Football (@KalshiGridiron) October 17, 2026

Simmons was hurt early in the fourth quarter of the 27-24 loss to Florida. Simmons was being blocked by the Gators offensive line when

he crumple to the ground. He remained on the turf several minutes before needed to be helped off the field. After a short period on the bench, the Duncanville product was taken to the locker room by golf cart and did not return.

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