During the fourth quarter of a blowout win in the Big 12 Championship Game, star Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy suffered an injury….
In the fourth quarter of the Texas Longhorns’ resounding victory in the Big 12 Championship Game, standout wide receiver Xavier Worthy was hurt. The Texas Longhorns made a strong statement against Oklahoma State in their attempt to secure their first College Football Playoff berth. Will Worthy, however, be available for a possible New Year’s Six Bowl or College Football Playoff game?
Texas continued to dominate its struggling opponents with 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and a 42–14 lead. Worthy was tackled close to the sideline after catching his sixth pass of the day. Worthy may have indicated an ankle injury by grabbing at his left lower leg after the tackle.
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He was in excruciating pain and was cared for on the sidelines. He eventually needed two trainers to assist him in walking off the field and into the locker room.
Up to the injury, Worthy had undoubtedly had an impact on the game. A 56-yarder that would have been a touchdown if the edge of his foot had not just landed out of bounds was among his 86 yards. The All-American playmaker had 883 yards, five touchdowns, and 67 receptions going into the contest. The Longhorns have relied on the speed and playmaking of the expected first-round choice as a receiver, quarterback, and return
