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Texas Rules Out Key Starter Against Vanderbilt

Texas Rules Out Key Starter Against Vanderbilt

Summary

The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 20, are set to face the No. 9 Vanderbilt team in a crucial football game. Texas will be without safety Michael Taaffe due to thumb surgery, but quarterback Arch Manning has been cleared to play. This game is important for Texas as they aim to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Key Facts

  • Texas Longhorns are currently ranked No. 20 and will play against No. 9 Vanderbilt.
  • The team needs a win to maintain their chance of making the College Football Playoff (CFP).
  • Texas won their last two games in overtime against Kentucky and Mississippi State.
  • Quarterback Arch Manning was cleared to play after being in concussion protocol.
  • Safety Michael Taaffe will not play due to recent thumb surgery; he is the third-leading tackler for Texas.
  • Texas hopes Taaffe will return by November 15 to play against Georgia.
  • Texas has already lost two games this season, against Ohio State and Florida.
  • The remaining challenging games for Texas include matchups against Georgia, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
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