Texas will be without one of its top players on Saturday.
Texas will need to defeat No. 25 Vanderbilt on the road in yet another top 25 game if they want to get back on track. Despite being regarded as one of the worst teams in the SEC, the Commodores have gained respect this season by defeating Kentucky and Alabama on route to a 5-2 record.
Texas will need to perform well on Saturday without one of its greatest players if it is to resume its winning ways. Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reports that star safety Andrew Mukuba will miss Saturday’s game due to a knee injury he sustained during the Georgia defeat.
“According to the SEC injury report, Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba will not play on Saturday against No. 25 Vanderbilt,” Nakos said on X, formerly Twitter. “This season, Clemson transferred with 25 tackles and 2 interceptions.”
Steve Sarkisian acquired Mukuba, one of the best playmakers on this Texas defence, through the transfer window this summer. Although Mukuba will have to miss at least one game, the good news is that his injury doesn’t appear to be significant.
Texas must be on high alert vs. Vanderbilt
Although Texas is favoured to defeat Vanderbilt on Saturday, the Commodores have demonstrated this season that they aren’t their typical selves.For the first time since 2013, Vanderbilt made it into the AP top 25 this week after shocking Alabama at home only a few weeks ago. With a current record of 5-2, Vanderbilt is in a strong position to at least make it to a bowl game this season.
Texas receives a concerning defensive weapon update prior to the Vanderbilt clash.
It may seem contradictory, but Texas will have the advantage of having just suffered a defeat when they play the Commodores on Saturday. Following a defeat, a top squad is far more likely to be concentrated, focused, and playing at its peak. For instance, Alabama was shocked when they visited Vanderbilt right after defeating Georgia this season.
In any case, Texas will still need to be extremely cautious while facing a Vanderbilt squad that has been surprising opponents this season. Because his offence seldom ever gives the ball over and quarterback Diego Pavia is playing excellent football, it is exceedingly hard to beat because it doesn’t beat itself.
Texas should have enough defensive talent, particularly in the trenches, to slow down the Vanderbilt offence even without Andrew Mukuba. Despite not having Isaiah Bond on the field, Quinn Ewers will be itching for a comeback game offensively after his terrible performance a week ago. Although Vanderbilt is talented enough to stay around for a while, it seems doubtful that another huge upset will occur.
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