The Texas Longhorns have been dealing with some key injuries during SEC play this season.

Texas defensive end Colin Simmons has been among the most notable absences alongside offensive tackle Trevor Goosby. Though Goosby will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury he suffered last week against Ole Miss, Simmons is set to return at some point while dealing with an ankle injury.

Ahead of Saturday's matchup agaisnt Mississippi State, Simmons received a somewhat surprising designation of "questionable" on the initial injury report before being downgraded to "doubtful" on Thursday.

And now, Simmons has officially been ruled out on Friday's injury report, as expected.

What Colin Simmons Said About His Ankle Injury

In an interview with longtime Texas beat writers Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden, Simmons didn't say exactly when he expects to return. However, it's clear he's in good spirits and is on the brink of returning, potentially as early as next week against Missouri.

"Just (taking it) week by week, day by day," Simmons said.

Based on he's been listed on the injury report this week before Friday's update, it feels like Simmons

Once he returns, Simmons will have a chance at chasing the Texas single-season sack record along with potentially finishing as college football's sack leader during the 2026 campaign.

Simmons currently has an FBS-leading 10.5 sacks this season.

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