Throughout the week heading into the game against Kansas State, starting center Derek Kerstetter was listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The Texas Longhorns would end up playing him at his old spot at right tackle to start the game.
Kerstetter was moved to fill the void left by Samuel Cosmi after he opted out of the season. Christian Jones was moved from right tackle to the left side. Freshman Jake Majors started at center and they played Derek at right tackle. It was looking good early on for the Texas Longhorns offense. In the middle of the second quarter, it took a turn for the worse.
After the defense recovered a fumble deep in Wildcats territory, Kerstetter suffered a horrific injury. It was listed as a lower extremity injury that appeared to be his left leg. The entire team would rally around one of their senior leaders as he was carted off the field.
Teammates rush from the sideline to support Derek Kerstetter as he's carted off the field pic.twitter.com/s38Yahdh5v
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) December 5, 2020
It was reported that Kerstetter was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Rafiti Ghirmai came into the game to play right guard and Denzel Okafor moved out to right tackle.
We will keep you updated as more information is provided.
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