Texas could welcome back a key player from injury in their College Football Playoff semifinal against Ohio State at the Cotton Bowl this week.
Texas football (13-2, 7-1 SEC) head coach Steve Sarkisian gave an update on one crucial injured player as they prepare for Friday’s national semifinal against Ohio State (12-2, 7-2 Big Ten) on January 10. The Longhorns have two players dealing with injuries this postseason: junior starting right tackle Cameron Williams and junior wide receiver Isaiah Bond.
Williams suffered a lower-body injury during the College Football Playoff’s first-round game against the Clemson Tigers on Dec. 21 when running back Quintrevion Wisner collided with his leg. Bond has been managing a recurring ankle injury, which was aggravated during the SEC Championship game against Georgia in early December.
Here is the complete injury report for the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup at the Cotton Bowl between No. 3 Texas and No. 6 Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Texas football injury report vs. Ohio State: Derek Williams Jr., S (Out) CJ Baxter Jr., RB (Out) Christian Clark, RB (Out) Velton Gardner, RB (Out) Cameron Williams, OT (Probable)
Earlier today, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Williams is likely to play against Ohio State. Sarkisian confirmed on Jan. 9 that Williams “will play.” Williams participated in full-pads practice with the first-team on Sunday and Monday of this week.
Williams missed the Peach Bowl quarterfinal against Arizona State on New Year’s Day due to the injury, with redshirt freshman Trevor Goosby filling in at right tackle for the past two games.
Isaiah Bond, WR (Questionable)
Bond’s status for the Ohio State game remains uncertain. He was limited in offensive snaps during the Arizona State game due to his ankle sprain.
Ohio State injury report vs. Texas: Mason Maggs, QB (Questionable) Josh Simmons, OL (Out) Seth McLaughlin, C (Out) TC Caffey, RB (Out) Brenten Jones, S (Questionable)
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