CJ BAXTER JR. NEWS

Suiting up Saturday Baxter (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game at Mississippi State.

Impact Baxter was initially listed as probable for Week 9, but the running back has been cleared to feature and handle his regular workload. The return of Baxter, who hasn't played since Week 3, represents a huge boost to the Longhorns' backfield.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Texas football RB CJ Baxter upgraded on injury report Texas football has been without running back CJ Baxter since he injured his hamstring in a game against UTEP.

OCTOBER 23 • STATESMAN.COM

Probable for Saturday Baxter (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game at Mississippi State, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Baxter, who hasn't played since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, is now probable for Saturday's road clash. He's been practicing so far this week, so this designation is not that surprising. He figures to split carries with Quintrevion Wisner in his return to action.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Texas offense could see CJ Baxter's return against Mississippi State Texas football's offense could get a big boost against Mississippi State with the return of CJ Baxter.

OCTOBER 20 • STATESMAN.COM

Ramping up in practice Baxter (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery and was at practice Monday, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Baxter hasn't played since Week 3, but he appears to have turned a corner in his recovery. The tailback is back at practice and has reportedly made "a lot of progress." Baxter remains firmly questionable for Week 9 against Mississippi State, but this is the most positive update on his injury yet.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in practice Baxter (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery and was at practice Monday, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Baxter hasn't played since Week 3, but he appears to have turned a corner in his recovery. The tailback is back at practice and has reportedly made "a lot of progress." Baxter remains firmly questionable for Week 9 against Mississippi State, but this is the most positive update on his injury yet.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Baxter (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game at Kentucky.

Impact Baxter was listed as doubtful in the initial report Wednesday, but the star tailback won't be an option for this Week 8 contest after all. This means Quintrevion Wisner and Christian Clark should continue to hold down the backfield in Austin. Baxter hasn't played since Week 3.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • STATESMAN.COM

Doubtful vs. Kentucky Baxter (hamstring) is doubtful for the Longhorns' clash with Kentucky on Saturday.

Impact Baxter hasn't played since Week 3, and it doesn't appear as if that will change against the Wildcats. Quintrevion Wisner and Christian Clark should continue to hold down the backfield in Austin.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

Officially ruled out Baxter (hamstring) won't play against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Impact Baxter was considered doubtful on previous injury reports this week, so this isn't all that surprising. The tailback hasn't played since Week 3, and Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson should continue to hold down the Longhorns' backfield in the Red River Rivalry.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Baxter (hamstring) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Baxter appears headed towards missing his third consecutive game Saturday as he is considered doubtful for the Red River Rivalry. He has not played since he suffered his hamstring injury in Week 3 versus UTEP. If he can't go, Quintrevion Wisner will be set to lead the Longhorns' backfield.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Baxter (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game at Florida.

Impact Baxter was initially listed as doubtful for this contest, but in the end, the running back won't be an option Saturday. Texas' backfield could once again fall into the hands of Jerrick Gibson and Christian Clark since Quintrevion Wisner (undisclosed) is probable.

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Doubtful vs. Gators Baxer (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Texas' clash with Florida.

Impact Baxter missed Week 4 against Sam Houston after suffering an injury against UTEP, and he remains unlikely to return as the Longhorns open SEC play. With Quintervion Wisner also questionable, Texas' backfield could once again fall into the hands of Jerrick Gibson and Christian Clark.

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Looking to return vs. Florida Baxter (hamstring) is on track to return for Week 6 against Florida, per Chip Brown of 247Sports.com.

Impact Baxter missed Week 4 against Sam Houston after going down with a hamstring ailment in the win over UTEP. The tailback is expected to be available for Texas' SEC opener against Florida, however, as is his backfield mate Quintrevion Wisner. The Longhorns' ground game and offense as a whole should get a big boost against the Gators.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Football loses key offensive weapon to injury before Week 4 matchup Already thin at running back, Texas Football suffers another injury blow with an announcement about CJ Baxter.

SEPTEMBER 15 • USATODAY.COM

Steve Sarkisian provides injury update on Texas RB CJ Baxter CJ Baxter is out against Sam Houston, forcing Texas to rely on younger guys.

SEPTEMBER 15 • DALLASNEWS.COM

CJ Baxter injury update: Will Texas Longhorns RB play this week? Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian offered an update on CJ Baxter after he suffered an injury last week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • STATESMAN.COM

Unavailable vs. Sam Houston Baxter (undisclosed) won't be available for Texas' clash with Sam Houston, per HornSports.

Impact Baxter left Texas' game against UTEP with a hamstring injury and has now been ruled out early in preparation for Week 4. With Quintrevion Wisner (undisclosed) also a question mark, the Longhorns' backfield could be down to its third and fourth-string tailbacks. Jerrick Gibson got 18 carries in the win over UTEP last week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2 • STATESMAN.COM

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AUGUST 28 • FOX SPORTS

Sarkisian has 'changed his tune' around how to use CJ Baxter early in the year CJ Baxter's early season usage has been one of the biggest questions for Texas fans. That's no longer the case after Sarkisian's comments on...

AUGUST 17 • USATODAY.COM

May see much usage to begin season Texas' head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team will be more aggressive in using Baxter for its 2025 season, Hank South of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Texas' spring camp saw a limited Baxter. So though the running back fully recovered by fall, UT's head coach believed he would take a long-term and patient approach in using his newly healthy RB. But after much of fall camp, that no longer appears to be the case. Baxter has seemingly shed previous concerns, so much so that he may build off his already strong 2025 season. He logged 138 carries for 659 yards (4.8 averaged per carry) and five touchdowns. Baxter also recorded 24 receptions for 156 yards.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE