Cam Coleman injury update: Texas football WR leaves game vs Mississippi State in 1st half

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Texas football lost one of its leading weapons in the first half of Saturday's home game against Mississippi State.Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman jogged to the locker room after exiting the game early in the second quarter. He did not return to Texas' sideline for the remainder of the first half, and he returned to the sideline in the second half while not in uniform. The nature of his injury was not disclosed the start of the second half. Coleman, a junior transfer from Auburn, torched Mississippi State for two receptions, 61 yards and a touchdown reception in the first drive of Saturday's game. The 14-yard score on a slant route marked his seventh touchdown of 2026, the most of any Texas player.Cam Coleman flashing why he's a first-round talent early tonight. Big target for Arch Manning here, and a pretty smooth ‘Thriller' dance to celebrate. https://t.co/0439est3zz- Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) October 31, 2026Coleman left last week's win over Ole Miss in the third quarter due to an apparent shoulder injury. He was cleared from Texas' injury report Thursday.MORE: Now you see why SEC coaches were nervous about adding a 9th conference gameGolden and Bohls: Is Texas vs Mississippi State a trap game? Will Big 12 get 2 CFP teams?Sign up for the Daily Briefing from the Austin American-Statesman. Start your day with the must-read headlines from Austin's most trusted news source.This article originally published at Cam Coleman injury update: Texas football WR leaves game vs Mississippi State in 1st half.