It’s an exciting time in Austin, Texas with the Texas Longhorns securing their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff on Sunday. Their dominant 49-21 Big 12 Championship win over Oklahoma State on Saturday surely helped their case for making the CFP’s top four, but in the process two of their top difference makers suffered injuries.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy and defensive back Ryan Watts both left Saturday’s conference title game with injuries, but according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, both players should be available for the Longhorns’ semifinal playoff matchup against Washington.
According to Austin American-Statesman’s Kirk Bohls, Sarkisian revealed Sunday that he is very confident that both Worthy and Watts will be available for the Sugar Bowl despite both leaving Saturday’s game with respective ankle and back injuries.
It’s an exciting time in Austin, Texas with the Texas Longhorns securing their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff on Sunday. Their dominant 49-21 Big 12 Championship win over Oklahoma State on Saturday surely helped their case for making the CFP’s top four, but in the process two of their top difference makers suffered injuries.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy and defensive back Ryan Watts both left Saturday’s conference title game with injuries, but according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, both players should be available for the Longhorns’ semifinal playoff matchup against Washington.
According to Austin American-Statesman’s Kirk Bohls, Sarkisian revealed Sunday that he is very confident that both Worthy and Watts will be available for the Sugar Bowl despite both leaving Saturday’s game with respective ankle and back injuries.
Worthy left Saturday’s title game with an ankle injury early in the fourth quarter after landing awkwardly out of bounds following a 10-yard pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers. X-rays were done on Worhty’s ankle at the game after coming back out onto the sidelines with crutches, X-rays which likely came back negative given Sarkisian’s confidence in his return for the Longhorns’ next matchup on New Year’s Day.
Worthy is an instrumental piece of Texas’ offense, leading the team in receptions and receiving yards this season with 73 catches for 969 yards and five touchdowns. Before sustaining his injury on Saturday he hauled in six receptions for 86 yards, and will undoubtedly continue having a major impact on the team’s offense this postseason if healthy.
