Texas RB to miss remainder of 2026 season, per reports
By Andrew Olson
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Texas running back Hollywood Smothers was already announced as out for Saturday’s ranked showdown with Mizzou. On Thursday, it was reported that Smothers will be out for the remainder of the season.
Smothers injured his knee in Texas’s win over Mississippi State in Week 9. Texas insider Anwar Richardson reported Thursday that the injury will keep Smothers sidelined beyond the Week 10 game.
BREAKING: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers is Out for the Season (Knee), confirmed by @AnwarRichardson Everything we know right now: https://t.co/m7nBRpzbWP https://t.co/sK7wOPBLFK
— Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) November 5, 2026
A high-profile acquisition for 2026, Smothers arrived from NC State via the transfer portal. After making first-team All-ACC in 2025, Smothers was unable to find the same success in Austin for various reasons.
In 6 appearances for the Longhorns, Smothers has rushed 69 times for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns. His average of 4.1 yards per carry is a notable drop-off from his 5.9 yards per carry last year at NC State, where he recorded 160 carries for 939 yards 6 scores.
Raleek Brown, Texas’s leading rusher, has fared better for the Longhorns. Brown is averaging 4.91 yards per carry, rushing 92 times for 452 yards. He also has a team-high 5 rushing touchdowns.
No. 7 Texas faces No. 18 Mizzou on Saturday in Columbia. The Longhorns also have remaining regular-season games against LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M.
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