Texas QB Jerrod Heard out with head injury vs. Texas Tech

Texas Longhorns redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard was ruled out of the team’s game against Texas Tech with a head injury.

Texas Longhorns redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard was ruled out of the team’s game against Texas Tech and if being evaluated for a head injury.

The longhorns were already missing running backs Jonathan Gray and and D’Onta Foreman and offensive guard Patrick Vahe headed into the game headed into Thursday night’s game.

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In addition to Heard, the Longhorns lost running back Kirk Johnson to an ankle injury. Freshman linebacker Malik Jefferson is also being evaluated for an ankle injury.

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The Red Raiders (6–5) lead the Longhorns (4–6) 17–10 at halftime.