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Cleared for Saturday Townsend is available for Saturday's game at Oklahoma, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Townsend, who has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, has been cleared to return for Saturday's rivalry clash. He played meaningful snaps across the first two games of the season, though he was only targeted once in the passing game.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Townsend (knee) is probable for Saturday's game at Oklahoma.

Impact Townsend is working his way back from a knee injury that has forced him to miss the last two games, but the probable tag suggests he should be on the verge of returning. The TE has played in just two games this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Texas gives injury non-update on Hollywood Smothers, Nick Townsend status once again After the bye week, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian refused to share an update on injured players beyond what would be reported in the SEC...

OCTOBER 6 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Out again Saturday Townsend (knee) is out for Saturday's game at Tennessee, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Townsend will miss his second straight game as he continues to deal with a knee injury. He played in each of the first two games, catching one pass for nine yards in the season opener. His next chance to suit up is Oct. 10 at Oklahoma.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Texas vs. UTSA injury report: Latest on Derrek Cooper and Nick Townsend's game status Texas freshman running back Derrek Cooper and veteran tight end Nick Townsend are both dealing with injuries. Will either be available this...

SEPTEMBER 18 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Out for Week 3 Townsend (knee) is out for Texas' game Saturday against UTSA, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Considering that Townsend was recently doubtful, him not playing Week 3 should be unsurprising. As of then, Texas' subsequent game is scheduled for Sept. 26 at Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss Saturday Townsend (knee) is expected to be held out of Saturday's matchup against UTSA, per Tyler Horka of On3.com.

Impact He hasn't been officially ruled out yet, but it appears Townsend is on his way to his first absence of the 2026 season due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-3 tight end appeared in both games thus far for the Longhorns, catching his only target for nine scoreless yards in the team's opener against Texas State. If he is unable to go against the Roadrunners, his next chance to return will come against Tennessee the following week.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Townsend is dealing with a knee injury, On3 reports.

Impact Townsend has been presented as Texas' top option at tight end, so him potentially being out long-term would be a big deal. We're going to continue to evaluate him to see when we can get him back," UT's head coach Steve Sarkisian announced. "How long that will be, I don't know." Townsend could definitely sit out Week 3, which will see the Longhorns play their last non-conference game before beginning their SEC schedule later this September.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to start Saturday Townsend appears to be the starting tight end in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Texas State, Eric Henry of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Townsend, a true sophomore, only had two catches last season but now looks set to have a much larger role in the Longhorns' offense. He appears set to start at tight end and will hope to build a connection with Arch Manning as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texas' Nick Townsend Has a Massive Opportunity in 2026 The Texas Longhorns have one of their sophomores in line for a big season.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

How Big Of A Season Could Texas Longhorns TE Nick Townsend Actually Have? The biggest unknown on the offensive side of the ball for the Texas Longhorns is tight end Nick Townsend. Can the sophomore have a breakout...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM