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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.

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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.

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AUGUST 17, 2025 • 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.

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Full participant in scrimmage Baxter (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's scrimmage, according to Chip Brown of 247Sports.com.

Impact Baxter missed the entire 2024 season due to injury and was donning a knee brace during practice, but he was able to participate in Saturday's scrimmage with no limitations. This means the running back should be ready to go for the season opener against Ohio State on Aug. 30.

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Donning brace in practice Baxter (knee) has been practicing with a brace on his knee, Joe Cook of On3.com reports.

Impact Baxter, who missed all of last season due to a knee injury, is looking close to being fully healthy but he is not quite there. He has been practicing, and logged practices on consecutive days, but he has been doing so with a brace on his recovering knee. It's unclear if he will be 100 percent when the season rolls around, but the fact that he's close is promising.

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Looking good for opener Texas' head coach Steve Sarkisian is confident Baxter (knee) will be available before the 2025 Longhorns begin their regular season, Hank South of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Earlier in a podcast this week, Sarkisian fielded a question about Baxter's availability and responded confidently that the sophomore would likely be ready to go by then. While there is still at least a little doubt regarding the sophomore's availability, going into the summer, he looks more probable than questionable even if his spring activity will be limited.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in spring Baxter (knee) won't be a full participant in the Longhorns' spring practice, per 247sports.com.

Impact Baxter tore his LCL/PCL in Texas' fall camp last season, undergoing surgery and missing the entire campaign. Thus, with an injury of that magnitude, it's not surprising the tailback remains limited as the Longhorns return to the practice field. When he's fully healthy, Baxter figures to compete to back up Quintrevion Wisner.

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