As the Longhorns prepare to take on Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on Wednesday, they received less-than-ideal news on a key starter. Starting left tackle Cameron Williams will be a game-time decision, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The Texas native has been limited in practice after suffering a knee injury in the Longhorns win over Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff on December 21.
Due to his stellar play during the 2024 campaign, Williams has seen his stock rise. The talented junior has been a key part of an offensive line that allowed pressures on just 25.5% of drop-backs in the regular season. With Williams playing some of the best football of his career, Texas is averaging 450.1 yards per game.
Trevor Goosby will likely start if Williams cannot play on Wednesday. If the Longhorns advance, Williams should be good to go in the Cotton Bowl if there are no setbacks, according to Thamel.
Source: Texas RT Cameron Williams has been limited in practice and is trending toward being a game-time decision on Wednesday against Arizona State. It would not be a surprise if he can’t go, as he’s dealing with a right knee sprain and hopes to attempt to play through the pain. pic.twitter.com/5MLKcuVG4G
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 29, 2024
Over the next few days, Williams will be a player to monitor closely. He is key to the Longhorns’ success and is projected to be a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Even if Williams has to miss time, Texas is in good hands with Goosby, who impressed against Clemson after replacing Williams in the second half.