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Impact Baxter is reportedly expected to be ready for the 2025 season. The tailback was slated to be the Longhorns' top ball-carrier before his season-ending injury, but now that figures to fall on junior Jaydon Blue.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes successful surgery Baxter underwent a successful procedure on his knee after tearing both his ACL and PCL in fall camp, Anwar Richardson of Rivals.com reports.
College football injury report: CJ Baxter, Rueben Owens headline notable fall camp setbacks before 2024 season The 2024 college football season will not be the same after these major injuries in fall camp.
AUGUST 15 • 247SPORTS.COM
Texas freshman Christian Clark tears achilles in another blow to Longhorns RB room
No. 4 Texas has lost a second running back to a season-ending injury, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only scholarship player with significant ex...AUGUST 14
No. 4 Texas confirms running back CJ Baxter will miss season with knee injury Texas announced running back CJ Baxter will miss this season after determining a knee injury in practice will require surgery.
AUGUST 7 • USATODAY.COM
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Texas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 seasonAUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss season with knee injury Texas running back CJ Baxter will miss the 2024 season with a right knee injury sustained in practice on Tuesday.The school confirmed Wednes...
AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss season with knee injury Texas running back CJ Baxter will miss the 2024 season with a right knee injury sustained in practice on Tuesday.The school confirmed Wednes...
AUGUST 7 • THESTATE.COM
Texas RB CJ Baxter reportedly out for 2024 season after knee injury
Texas won't have its top running back in 2024, losing CJ Baxter due to a knee injury he suffered in practice.AUGUST 7
Slated to miss 2024 campaign Baxter will miss the 2024 season after tearing his LCL/PCL during fall camp, Anwar Richardson of Rivals.com reports.
Impact This is a tough blow to both Baxter and the Longhorns' running back room. The sophomore was expected to be Texas' top tailback this fall after he ran for 659 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman while reeling in 24 catches for 156 yards. Baxter will reportedly require surgery and the timetable for recovery is six to nine months. Now, Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Wisner figure to battle it out to be the top dog in the backfield in Austin.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo MRI Baxter appeared to have suffered a knee injury Tuesday and will undergo further testing, Anwar Richardson of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Baxter went down during Tuesday's practice session and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. The sophomore running back is projected to be the lead ball-carrier for the Longhorns, so any negative news would be devastating. More news will surface regarding his test results.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
CJ Baxter is embracing growth as part of a talented Texas running back room Now entering his second season with the Longhorns, Texas' CJ Baxter is embracing the competition in the running back room as he develops his...
APRIL 4 • 247SPORTS.COM
Longhorns RB CJ Baxter Reveals Why He Committed To Texas Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter said his choice to come to Austin came down to one major element.
FEBRUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WATCH: CJ Baxter Powers In The Tying Score For Texas In The Sugar Bowl The Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies are deadlocked at three scores apiece in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Held out with hip injury Baxter was held out with a hip injury Friday, Anwar Richardson of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Texas' head coach Steve Sarkisian made the choice to hold Baxter out because the team had a comfortable lead during its Week 13 game Friday against Texas Tech. Now, Baxter's opportunity to play will be in a bowl game in December.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Longhorns RB CJ Baxter Impresses As Brooks' Replacement In Win Over Iowa State CJ Baxter ran for a career-high 117 yards as the Longhorns punched their ticket to the Big 12 Championship
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Logs first career 100-yard game Baxter accrued 20 carries for 117 yards during Saturday's 26-16 win versus Iowa State.
Impact Baxter filled in for an injured Jonathon Brooks and put forth his first career 100-yard game. It's likely the first of many for the talented true freshman as he's averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season. With Brooks out for the season, Baxter will be the primary back the rest of the way. He should be considered for fantasy line-ups when the team plays Texas Tech next week.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathon Brooks' injury presents opportunities in Texas' deep backfield
Steve Sarkisian will look to CJ Baxter, Jaydon Blue and others — not to mention QB Quinn Ewers — to carry the load after No. 7 Texas loses t...NOVEMBER 13, 2023
With Jonathon Brooks lost for the season, CJ Baxter has an opportunity to rise to the occasion for Texas CJ Baxter has shown signs of improvement since being made the backup running back. Can he pick up where Jonathon Brooks leaves off?
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Longhorns Offensive Line Proving To Be Critical For Run Game Dominance The Longhorn’s run blocking has been dominant for the emergence of Jonathon Brooks and CJ Baxter.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Texas defense proves ready at the biggest moment
Playing without its starting quarterback and overcoming a host of mistakes, the No. 7 Longhorns lean on an improved defense to hold off K-St...NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Adds TD against Houston Baxter compiled six rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown and caught all three targets for nine yards during Saturday's 31-24 win over Houston.
Impact Baxter was able to add his second touchdown of the season despite receiving just nine touches against the Cougars. Jonathon Brooks has been a workhorse for the Longhorns which has led to limited opportunities for the back-up. With starting QB Quinn Ewers (shoulder) nursing an injury, Texas could lean on their run-game a bit more, so look for Baxter to see a possible uptick in carries. Texas will play BYU next week.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CJ Baxter scores late TD, Texas derails Houston's late drive for 31-24 win
Jonathon Brooks rushed for 99 yards, and No. 8 Texas stopped Houston on fourth-and-1 in the final minute on the way to a 31-24 win over the...OCTOBER 22, 2023
