Here’s a gut-wrenching reality for Texas Longhorns fans: their defense is on the brink of collapse just days before the high-stakes showdown with the Texas A&M Aggies. But here's where it gets controversial—will junior linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. suit up, or will the team’s already shaky defense crumble under pressure? As of the final injury update released 90 minutes before kickoff on November 29, 2025, Hill’s status remains a nail-biting game-time decision. This comes after he was listed as questionable earlier in the week due to a broken hand suffered against Georgia, a downgrade from last week’s ‘doubtful’ status before he was ultimately ruled out. While this slight improvement offers a glimmer of hope, it’s hardly a guarantee he’ll take the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
And this is the part most people miss—Hill’s potential absence isn’t just a blow; it’s a full-blown crisis for the Longhorns. Why? Because sophomore linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith is already sidelined for the first half after a targeting ejection in last week’s win over the Razorbacks. Texas appealed the call, but the SEC swiftly rejected it, leaving the defense in a precarious position. With Hill’s status uncertain and Smith out, the Longhorns are staring down a linebacker shortage that could spell disaster against a formidable Aggies offense.
Meanwhile, Texas A&M isn’t without its own injury woes. Running back Le’Veon Moss and linebacker Scooby Williams have both been ruled out, which could level the playing field—or tip it further in Texas’s favor if Hill plays. But here’s the real question: Can the Longhorns overcome their defensive hurdles, or will this game expose deeper cracks in their lineup? As of the 6:01 p.m. Central update, Hill is not dressed and will not play, leaving fans to wonder if this is the beginning of the end for their season.
What do you think? Is Texas’s defense doomed without Hill and Smith, or can they pull off a miracle against the Aggies? Let us know in the comments—this debate is far from over.
