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Ready to rock for Week 8 Cooper (undisclosed) has been cleared ahead of Saturday's contest versus Mississippi, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Cooper was deemed probable to face Ole Miss on prior injury reports, and indeed, the tailback is good to go for a huge Week 8 clash. The freshman tailback has been a small factor on the ground for the Longhorns with 28 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Status probable for Saturday Cooper is expected to play in Saturday's contest versus Mississippi, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Cooper is set to be available for Saturday after being listed as probable on Thursday's availability report. With Hollywood Smothers (upper body) doubtful, Cooper's return to the field is important for the Longhorns. He's set to back up Raleek Brown assuming he's available.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texas vs. UTSA injury report: Latest on Derrek Cooper and Nick Townsend's game status Texas freshman running back Derrek Cooper and veteran tight end Nick Townsend are both dealing with injuries. Will either be available this...

SEPTEMBER 18 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Expected to play Saturday Head coach Steve Sarkisian said he expects Cooper (foot) to return for Saturday's matchup against UTSA, per HornSports.

Impact Cooper was previously held out of last week's matchup against Ohio State due to a foot injury, but it appears he's ready to go for Saturday. The 6-foot-1 freshman logged two rushing attempts during the Longhorns' Week 1 matchup against Texas STate, totaling six yards on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 2 Cooper (foot) did not play during Texas' 24-23 win Saturday against Ohio State.

Impact Considering that Cooper prepared for Texas' latest game, him not playing against Ohio State can be surprising. For running backs then, UT used two RBs, Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups Saturday Cooper (foot) was observed dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio State, Evan Vieth of Inside Texas reports.

Impact Cooper was questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with a foot injury but appears to be ready to go. The freshman running back is still expected to complement Raheem Brown and Hollywood Smothers.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Texas vs. Ohio State availability report: Derrek Cooper's latest injury update The Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes are almost entirely healthy for their Week 2 brawl, but a few question marks remain on the injur...

SEPTEMBER 12 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Texas Longhorns Get Major Derrek Cooper Injury Update Before Ohio State Game Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper suffered an ankle injury in the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Considered GTD for clash with Buckeyes Cooper (foot) is considered a game-time decision for Texas' massive showdown with Ohio State in Week 2, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Cooper, the promising true freshman tailback, was earlier reported to be questionable at best for the massive clash with Ohio State. Now, the tailback appears to be a true game-time call for the Longhorns. If Cooper, who logged two carries for six yards in the opener, can't go, Texas will still deploy an extremely strong backfield led by Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at best Cooper (foot) has been in a boot, and while he's done some individual work at practice, he's considered questionable "at best," per Pete Nakos of On3.

Impact Cooper was reportedly set to be in a boot for the "foreseeable future," so the fact that he even has a slim chance to play against Ohio State is surprising. The freshman tailback looks primed for a role once he gets healthy, but it likely won't be against the Buckeyes.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Longhorns RB Depth Chart vs. Ohio State After Derrek Cooper Injury The Texas Longhorns have the top of their running back depth chart set but the role players in the backfield could have to step up against O...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

In boot for "foreseeable future" Cooper (foot) will be confined to a boot for the "foreseeable future" according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, per Eric Henry of 247Sports.com.

Impact Cooper was spotted in a boot after Texas' Week 1 win over Texas State, and whatever foot injury he's dealing with, it's expected to hold him out for several weeks. It's of course unclear what exactly "foreseeable future" means, but Texas' offense should be just fine without the rotational freshman tailback.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Sarkisian Announces Derrek Cooper Injury Update for Texas Longhorns Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper will head into Ohio State week with his availability in doubt.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Out for game, spotted in boot Cooper (foot) was seen in a boot on the sidelines and is out for the remainder of Texas' opener against Texas State on Sunday, per Hook 'Em Headlines.

Impact Cooper left the opener against the Bobcats with a foot injury, and the tailback's day is officially done. He notched just two carries for six yards before exiting the game.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with foot ailment Cooper (foot) left Saturday's game against Texas State in the second quarter and was later seen wearing a boot on his right foot, Chip Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The sight of a boot on Cooper's right lower leg confirms that he will miss the remainder of Saturday's game. The freshman running back's status will be worth tracking to see whether the issue affects his availability moving forward. He had two rushes for six yards before exiting.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Derrek Cooper's Growth is Becoming a Big Texas Fall Camp Storyline The Texas Longhorns' freshman running back continues to impress the coaching staff.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM