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Steve Sarkisian provides injury updates on three Texas players

The Texas Longhorns suffered several injuries against the Iowa State Cyclones in Saturday’s 24-21 win, including an impactful injury sustained by junior cornerback Ryan Watts, but Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said after the game that all three players injured — sophomore left guard Hayden Conner and junior safety Jerrin Thompson, in addition to Watts — all suffered stingers.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said Ryan Watts, Hayden Conner, and Jerrin Thompson had stingers. However, no structural damage with Watts.

— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) October 15, 2022

Watts was playing at a high level — seven tackles, five solo — before leaving the game with an apparent left shoulder injury in the first half.