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Karl Rasmussen

Texas RB CJ Baxter Expected to Miss 2024 Season Due to Knee Injury

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter celebrates a play in the second quarter. | Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Texas Longhorns' offense suffered a major blow on Tuesday when starting running back CJ Baxter suffered a knee injury during practice.

Anwar Richardson of Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday that Baxter suffered a tear in both his PCL and LCL and is expected to undergo surgery. His recovery is anticipated to take anywhere from six to nine months. As such, the sophomore running back is set to miss the entire 2024 season.

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