Cole Hutson can pursue a return to the Texas Longhorns after Judge Maria Cantu Hexel of Austin’s 53rd District Court issued a temporary injunction. Sports.yahoo.com reported the decision, citing Chip Brown of Horns247.
Hutson had been declared ineligible before Texas faced Ohio State in Week 2. On Sept. 7, coach Steve Sarkisian said the lineman’s situation also included a separate NCAA matter that was still being addressed. The court order does not establish when Hutson will take the field.
It came near Texas’ SEC opener against Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday, and his availability for that game remained uncertain. Sarkisian was scheduled to speak with local media Thursday and could offer an update.
Texas has received consistent play from both guard spots. Oregon State transfer Dylan Sikorski won the starting job at left guard, although fall-camp expectations had favored Western Kentucky transfer Laurence Seymore. During camp, quarterback Arch Manning said Hutson’s return to the team was unexpected to him and that he welcomed it.
Offensive guard Brandon Baker said Hutson had looked good in camp and provided leadership and a strong presence in the locker room.
