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Texas Longhorns' Taaffe Out After Thumb Surgery

10/22/2025

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Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery on October 21, 2025, and will miss at least the next two games against Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.
Taaffe leads the team with 51 tackles this season.
His injury occurred late in the overtime win against Kentucky.
Derek Williams Jr. is likely to replace Taaffe in the starting lineup.
Texas faces significant challenges ahead, including rivalries against Arkansas and Texas A&M.

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Texas Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery on October 21, 2025, and will miss at least the next two games against Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.
Taaffe leads the team with 51 tackles this season.
His injury occurred late in the overtime win against Kentucky.
Derek Williams Jr. is likely to replace Taaffe in the starting lineup.
Texas faces significant challenges ahead, including rivalries against Arkansas and Texas A&M.