l edge rusher s left Saturday's A at halftime with an obvious damage to his proper foot or ankle and watched the second half in avenue garments and in a strolling boot.
However head coach Steve Sarkisian is optimistic his All-American shall be prepared for subsequent week's SEC opener at No. 15 Tennessee.
"I don't assume Colin is critical," Sarkisian stated. "It was extra precautionary to get him out. I believe Colin shall be advantageous."
Simmons collected his second sack of the season when he dragged down UTSA quarterback Owen McCown within the first quarter, however didn't file one other deal with. For the season, the junior from Duncanville has 4 tackles, together with 3½ for a loss.
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It's unclear when the damage occurred, however Cody Carpentier, who covers the Longhorns for the Orangebloods web site, reported seeing Simmons limping after a play with 1 minute, 55 seconds left within the second quarter. Simmons completed that drive for his final motion of the day.
Freshman Richard Wesley, a five-star recruit from California, acquired extra snaps rather than Simmons and ended the sport with three solo stops, together with one for a loss. If Simmons misses the sport in opposition to Tennessee, Wesley might get his first profession begin.
"He's a pure move rusher, proper?" Sarkisian stated. "Everyone has strengths, after which they’ve stuff they wish to work on. However I assumed tonight, his capacity to play the run was a constructive. However he positively has move rush capacity."
Tennessee, additionally enjoying its closing nonconference sport of the season Saturday, dismantled Kennesaw State 42-9. Texas travels to face the 3-0 Volunteers for an 11 a.m. kickoff at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
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