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Texas RB Hollywood Smothers’ season-ending injury update deals huge blow to CFP hopes

The Texas Longhorns were already going to be without running back Hollywood Smothers for their matchup against No. 18 Missouri on Saturday after he was ruled out.

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Reports: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers (MCL) out for season

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the remainder of the season with a torn MCL, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Smothers is second on the No.

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Texas suffers major injury blow with Hollywood Smothers update

Smothers, formerly at NC State, was a top transfer portal target for the Longhorns ahead of the 2026 season.

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College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 4

Hollywood Smothers headlines brutal Texas injury report vs. Missouri

Texas football is feeling enough heat ahead of its SEC showdown with No. 18 Missouri. Saturday comes across as a make-or-break game despite its surprise high College Football Playoff ranking.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Texas' Hollywood Smothers Injury Concern Emerges After Win vs. Mississippi State

Texas Longhorns running back Hollywood Smothers left Saturday’s 31-3 win over Mississippi State early after suffering another injury, adding a concern to Steve Sarkisian’s team as it heads into the final stretch of the season.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / October 29

Mississippi State vs. Texas: Preview, Prediction, Kickoff Time and Everything Fans Need to Know

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State fans may want to look away from the spreadsheets this week. Every major model points toward a long night in Austin, and the gap between these teams on paper is wider than it has been all season.

College Football News / TWSN / October 24

Texas Facing Third Straight Loss? Hollywood Smothers Injury Could Spell Disaster Against Ole Miss

The Texas Longhorns entered the 2026 college football season with national championship expectations. However, those expectations could take another devastating hit Saturday night when No.

College Football News / ESPN / October 24

RB Smothers ruled out as injuries mount for Longhorns

Texas will be without top tailback Hollywood Smothers for Saturday's showdown vs. No. 7 Ole Miss as the No. 19 Longhorns try to avoid a third straight loss.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / TWSN / October 22

Texas’ Path to Beating Ole Miss Just Got Much Harder

After consecutive losses to Oklahoma and Florida, the Texas Longhorns are looking for any optimism they can get to get back on track. However, they were already dealing with Colin Simmons‘ injury on the defensive side of the ball and will now have to deal with an offensive injury.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / October 8

Hollywood Smothers Could Give Texas a Different Look Against Oklahoma

The Texas offense entered the bye week far from finished. Despite an offseason of transfer portal additions aimed at retooling the supporting cast around quarterback Arch Manning, the Longhorns still have work to do. As in recent years, the defense is the Longhorns' undoubted strength.

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Texas Longhorns RB Hollywood Smothers Officially Active vs. Tennessee

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will have their starting running back active against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Texas running back Hollywood Smothers is off the injury report and will play against the Volunteers after dealing with a lower-leg injury that caused him to be listed as questionable earlier in the week.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 26

Five Things That Will Decide Texas vs. Tennessee

The Texas Longhorns are 3-0 with one of the best wins in college football under their belt, but now the program will hit the road for the first time this season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 25

Texas’ Hollywood Smothers upgraded to probable for Tennessee tilt

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers was upgraded to probable Friday night ahead of Saturday’s game against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. The NC State transfer has been dealing with a lower-body injury and was listed as questionable on Wednesday and Thursday.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 26

David Pollack Predicts Winner of Texas-Tennessee

A college football Saturday loaded with six matchups between top 25 teams starts early as No. 1 Texas visits No. 14 Tennessee at noon ET. Texas has already had a spotlight showdown this month, staging an incredible fourth quarter comeback to stun then-No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 25

There is ‘legitimate concern’ that Texas will be without one of its best players against Tennessee

The Texas Longhorns could be without one of their best players against the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend. The Texas Longhorns could be without one of their best players on Saturday when they take on the Tennessee Vols.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 24

RB Hollywood Smothers' uncertain status looms large over Texas heading into road clash vs. Tennessee

The Longhorns listed Smothers as questionable on Wednesday's injury report with an undisclosed injury.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 23

Texas RB Hollywood Smothers questionable for Saturday clash vs. Tennessee

Texas football aims to improve its “lethargic” offensive display as coach Steve Sarkisian described versus UTSA. They’ll have to pull that off against No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 18

Hollywood Smothers Has Quickly Become Texas' Most Reliable Weapon

The Texas Longhorns entered the 2026 season with a revamped roster, creating turnover at multiple key positions, filling them with some of the top transfer portal talent available in the offseason.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 2

Hollywood Smothers reveals why he left Alabama for Texas

A few weeks back, Alabama got a harsh dose of reality when it comes to college football in 2026. After receiving a commitment from NC State running back Hollywood Smothers to join the Crimson Tide, he would ghost the Crimson Tide just a few days later for Steve Sarkisian and Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / January 23