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Arch Manning, Michael Taaffe still questionable, Hutson, Jackson moved to probable on Thursday's SEC Injury Report

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NCAA Football: Texas at Kentucky
Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Texas quarterback Arch Manning and safety Michael Taaffe was listed as QUESTIONABLE, but two Longhorns move to PROBABLE and another ready for Saturday on the SEC Student-Athlete Availability report Thursday night.

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During Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference, Sarkisian said both Manning and Taaffe practiced on Wednesday.

EDGE Lance Jackson and center Cole Hutson were listed as QUESTIONABLE on Wednesday but now moved to PROBABLE for Saturday’s Top 20 tilt.

Wide receiver Aaron Butler was listed as PROBABLE on Wednesday is no longer on the report.

For Vanderbilt, defensive lineman Yilanan Ouattara, quarterback Drew Dickey, running back Chase Gillespie, defensive back Vanzale Hinton, and defensive lineman Nikhil Jefferson were all listed as OUT.

Texas battles Vanderbilt this Saturday at 11 a.m. in Austin at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. ABC will televise the contest.

About the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report

All information on the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report is via the conference

Reporting Requirements

SEC school personnel must submit availability reports three days before each football game, with daily updates leading to a final report 90 minutes prior to game time. For basketball and baseball, reports are filed the night before the game, with an update on game day.

Player Status Designations

Players are designated as “available,” “probable,” “questionable,” “doubtful,” or “out” before game day; and as “available,” “game time decision,” or “out” on game day.

Consequences for Non-Compliance

Penalties for inaccurate or late reports range from $25,000 – $100,000 for football and up to $15,000 – $25,000 for basketball and baseball.

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