Overview

• Steve Sarkisian said Quintrevion Wisner, Emmett Mosley, DeAndre Moore and Alex January are "doubtful to out" for Saturday against UTEP, with Wisner expected to miss a second straight game.
• Sarkisian emphasized no long-term concerns but said he will not rush returns, pointing to Sam Houston State next week and a bye before the Oct. 4 SEC opener versus Florida.
• Texas plans extended evaluations for Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson at running back, while CJ Baxter is available to take the early workload if needed.
• Clark, working back from an Achilles tear, had 7 carries for 21 yards against San Jose State as coaches stress cleaner blocking and greater decisiveness in the run game.
• Ball security is a focus after Gibson’s late fumble versus San Jose State, freshman James Simon could see his first snaps depending on game flow, and a report indicates Moore is in concussion protocol.