Just a few weeks ago, reports out of Austin shared that the expected starting left tackle for the Texas Longhorns, Trevor Goosby, had suffered a minor injury during fall camp.
After missing a few practices, Goosby returned to the field, but with less than 16 hours until kick off, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian had yet to give a definitive answer on whether or not the LT would play in Week 1 against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Around 5 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 29, reports came out that Goosby would be listed as a game-time decision on Saturday, giving fans a little more hope from his previous status of "questionable."
However, the uncertainty of whether Texas would have one of its more veteran linemen for the offensive unit added an extra wave of anxiety to the Longhorns' first matchup of the season.
Texas Longhorns Starter 'Game-Time Decision' Ahead of Ohio State Matchuphttps://t.co/95BRdlrMte
— Texas Longhorns On SI (@LonghornsSI) August 29, 2025
While Goosby's status was far from concrete on Friday evening, earlier in the day, the Texas staff had shared that they were prepared to "have Goosby wear something to protect his hand against Ohio State..." with the goal being that Goosby would start on Saturday.
“He’s not 100 percent," a source told OrangeBloods. "That won’t be the bar he needs to reach. He could have lobster claws for hands, and they are going to take their chances.”
With such a big matchup on the line, it isn't surprising that Texas would be slightly willing to risk Goosby at less than 100 percent, instead of opting for a true freshman stepping in at the left guard position, especially with first-year starting quarterback Arch Manning holding the offensive reins.
Texas and Ohio State were scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. CT, and there were zero reports of Goosby missing the trip from Austin to Columbus. There is little to no doubt that the Longhorns are going to do everything in their power to get Goosby ready for game time.
The game between the Longhorns and the Buckeyes will be broadcast on FOX, following both Big Noon Kickoff and ESPN's College GameDay featuring Lee Corso's last-ever headgear selection.