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Texas received some much-needed clarity on Tuesday regarding star offensive tackle Trevor Goosby.
The Longhorns’ starting left tackle was diagnosed with a bone bruise following an MRI Tuesday morning, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The preseason All-American left Monday’s practice after suffering a non-contact knee injury.
His timetable remains unclear, and while a torn ACL or other major ligament injury would likely have ended Goosby’s season, a bone bruise could still sideline him for an extended period of time depending on its severity.
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Goosby is arguably the most important piece of Texas’ offense other than quarterback Arch Manning. The 6-foot-7 tackle received First-Team All-SEC honors last season after starting all 13 games for the Longhorns and is a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Losing Goosby for the season would have been a devastating blow to a Texas team with national championship aspirations. However, if Goosby is forced to miss any games, it would leave the Longhorns with a significant hole to fill on their offensive line, especially with the September 12 showdown against Ohio State less than a month away.
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Texas will open the 2026 regular season on September 5 against the Texas State Bobcats, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.