Texas WR Xavier Worthy limping on sideline early vs. Texas Tech

Texas could not have asked for a better start to Saturday’s road game against Texas Tech. Keilan Robinson was able to score on a blown assignment, stumbling his way into the end zone to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. However, it’s the health of Xavier Worthy that’s a concern at the moment.

Right as the ESPN broadcast was moving from the previous game to Lubbock, Worthy was seen limping off the field during the opening drive. Trainers met him near the bench but before getting any more information, the cameras cut back onto the field for the action.

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Reporters at Jones AT&T Stadium said Worthy was rolled up on before leaving the field. With Hudson Card once again starting at quarterback for Texas, losing a leading receiver would be significant for head coach Steve Sarkisian.

To begin Texas’ second drive of the game, Worthy was seen back on the field. For now, a crisis has been adverted for the Longhorns. Even so, it’s something to monitor moving forward. Injuries have been the story of the season on offense in Austin.

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Texas had a miserable first season under Sarkisian, losing six out of their last seven games to close the year. However, it could have been even worse had Worthy not been a late addition to the 2021 recruiting class. The wide receiver exploded onto the scene and was named a freshman All-American.

Three games into the season, Worthy is once again the Longhorns’ leading receiver heading into Big 12 play. He has 11 receptions for 162 yards but has not been able to get a touchdown on the board but will be hoping to do so against Texas Tech.