Source: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers done for season with torn MCL

Texas running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the rest of the season due to a torn MCL, as confirmed by a source. Smothers, who transferred from NC State, was the team's starter for the season opener and played in six games, starting five of them. He notably contributed to Texas' victory over then-No. 1 Ohio State, where he rushed for 74 yards and scored two touchdowns during a crucial comeback.

The Longhorns are facing additional injury concerns ahead of their upcoming game against No. 18 Missouri. Key players, including edge rusher Colin Simmons and starting wide receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, are listed as questionable. Smothers had a total of 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season, but he struggled with injuries, missing games against Tennessee and Ole Miss before his latest setback. His previous success included a standout season at NC State, where he was recognized as first-team All-ACC.