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Texas Longhorns Face Bulldogs Short-Handed on Saturday

10/24/2025

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The Texas Longhorns will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs without key players, including safety Michael Taaffe out after thumb surgery, impacting defense.
Coach Steve Sarkisian has not provided a return timeline for Taaffe.
Wide receiver Aaron Butler and center Cole Hutson are sidelined.
Redshirt freshman Xavier Filsaime is expected to step up in Taaffe's absence, though he lacks experience.
The game is set for Saturday at 3:15 p.m. CT in Starkville.

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The Texas Longhorns will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs without key players, including safety Michael Taaffe out after thumb surgery, impacting defense.
Coach Steve Sarkisian has not provided a return timeline for Taaffe.
Wide receiver Aaron Butler and center Cole Hutson are sidelined.
Redshirt freshman Xavier Filsaime is expected to step up in Taaffe's absence, though he lacks experience.
The game is set for Saturday at 3:15 p.m. CT in Starkville.