The Texas Longhorns dealt with a rash of injuries during their Week 9 matchup against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Two defensive players and multiple offensive players left the game with injuries, raising concerns for the program heading into the latter portion of the season.
Quarterback Arch Manning was among those affected, losing his helmet after absorbing a tackle during the contest. The freshman signal-caller, wearing No. 16, remained in the game following the incident. The Longhorns hosted the Bulldogs in front of their home crowd at the iconic Austin venue.
Specific details regarding the identities of the injured defenders and offensive players, as well as the nature and severity of their injuries, were not immediately available following the game. The coaching staff is expected to provide updates on player availability in the coming days as Texas prepares for its next opponent.
