The Texas Longhorns got dealt a major injury blow in last week's loss to the Florida Gators.

Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons had to be carted off in the fourth quarter with a lower-leg injury, putting his availability in doubt moving forward.

However, the bad news is only getting worse for the Texas defense with the Longhorns' College Football Playoff hopes on the line this Saturday at home against No. 7 Ole Miss.

Texas DE Richard Wesley Surprisingly Ruled Out vs. Ole Miss

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

In a surprising turn of events, Texas defensive end Richard Wesley has been ruled out on the initial SEC injury report vs. Ole Miss.

Simmons is listed as doubtful.…