Missouri's Langden Kitchen Hurt Against Texas
The Missouri defensive end was helped off Faurot Field in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Texas.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Missouri football defensive end Langden Kitchen was helped off the field during the first quarter of Saturday's game against Texas at Faurot Field. Kitchen could not put weight on his injured left leg after tackling Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo near midfield.
Why it matters
Kitchen's injury reduces Missouri's depth on the defensive line during a conference game. The team will rely on Darris Smith and Daeden Hopkins at defensive end while he is out.
Kitchen was injured in the first quarter of the game, and the extraction provides no player statistics or season figures to compare against. The severity of the leg injury and expected recovery time have not been reported.
The players
Langden Kitchen
Langden Kitchen is a defensive end for the Missouri Tigers football team.
Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers are the football program of the University of Missouri, which competes in the Southeastern Conference.
The details
Kitchen sprang up after making a first-down tackle on Ryan Wingo near midfield, then grabbed his left leg and went back down. Missouri trainers attended to him on the field for several minutes before he was helped off and taken to the medical tent and later the locker room.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Kitchen is injured during the first quarter against Texas at Faurot Field in Columbia.
Season Trajectory
Losing a starting defensive end in mid-season forces Missouri to lean on backups like Darris Smith and Daeden Hopkins against a conference opponent. How Kitchen's absence affects the team's line rotation will shape the remainder of the schedule.
With Kitchen out, Darris Smith and Daeden Hopkins take over primary duties at defensive end, which changes the lineup for fantasy and depth-chart watchers. Fans should check the official injury report for any update on his availability.
The takeaway
Injuries to starters at key positions often reveal how deep a roster really is, and Missouri's next few games will show whether its backups can hold the defensive line together. Readers tracking the team should watch for the official injury update before the next game.
Further reading
Follow more Missouri football coverage for updates on the Tigers' injury report and lineup changes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Columbia Daily Tribune.
