Junior linebacker Malcolm Roach will not be available for action when the Longhorns take the field to open Big 12 Conference play Saturday against No. 17 ranked TCU. Second-year head coach Tom Herman confirmed Horns247's report that Roach sustained a fractured foot this past weekend in the first quarter against USC, which caused him to miss the remainder of the 37-14 win over the Trojans. Roach's injury will require surgery and is expected to sideline him for the next 6 to 8 weeks.

As Horns247 first reported over the weekend, sources indicated Roach was initially being evaluated for a broken foot, though the injury needed further testing before an official diagnosis could be given. At the time of injury, UT officials stated Roach sustained a foot injury, while Herman confirmed the linebacker was in a boot and on crutches during his post game press conference.

"One of the pillars of our program is competitive focus, meaning when your number is called, you're ready," Herman said when discussing Roach's absence. "I'm sure that those guys that are behind him will be."

Roach's injury is coming at an unfortunate time for the Longhorns as they prepare for Big 12 play with Game 1 against the Horned Frogs. Texas has lost the last four consecutive games to TCU, and are 1-5 against Gary Patterson's teams since the Horned Frogs joined the Big 12 Conference ahead of the 2012 football season. The only win Texas notched came in 2013 under former head coach Mack Brown against a TCU team that finished the season with a 7-6 overall record.

Roach made start No. 11 of his career against the Trojans Saturday night when he nabbed another start at B-backer for the Longhorns. The hybrid defensive end/linebacker spot in Todd Orlando’s defense is a somewhat familiar type of role for Roach, as he played a similar position during his senior year of high school.

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In addition to Roach's injury, true freshman running back Keaontay Ingram has been recovering from a bone bruise and MCL sprain he sustained in the Longhorns' Week 2 win against Tulsa. Herman stated Ingram's status is probably questionable at this point, though he was running in practice Sunday. Herman believes the staff will have a better understanding of where Ingram stands come Tuesday.

Junior center Zach Shackelford (foot) and true freshman wide receiver Brennan Eagles are doubtful for Saturday's game, while true freshman defensive back DeMarvion Overshown (knee) is "coming along" but is still probably one week away, according to the head coach.

Texas will look to end its four game losing streak to TCU Saturday when the teams face off at 3:30 p.m. CT with live coverage available on FOX.