Sat Sep 07 11:03:50 UTC 2024: ## Texas’s CJ Baxter Out for the Season with Knee Injury, Missing Big Game at Michigan
**Ann Arbor, MI** – The highly anticipated matchup between No. 3 Texas and No. 9 Michigan on Saturday will be missing a key player: Longhorns running back CJ Baxter. The sophomore, who was expected to be a star this season, suffered a season-ending knee injury during preseason training.
Baxter, a former No. 1 running back recruit, was set to lead the Texas backfield after the departure of Jonathon Brooks. The injury comes as a major blow to the Longhorns, who are already facing their first significant challenge of the season on the road against a tough Michigan team.
Texas announced Baxter’s injury in August, revealing he required surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL. Junior Jaydon Blue started in the Longhorns’ season-opening victory over Colorado State, gaining 57 yards on 11 carries, while freshman Jerrick Gibson added 67 yards and a touchdown.
The game, which will be televised nationally on FOX, will feature ESPN’s College Gameday and FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff shows, making the absence of Baxter even more noticeable.
Despite the setback, Texas will look to their remaining running backs to fill the void left by Baxter, hoping to make a statement on the national stage against their highly-ranked rivals.
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