Overview
- The final weekday SEC injury report lists CJ Baxter, Xavier Filsaime, and Jonathan Cunningham as cleared for Texas’ trip to Starkville.
- Steve Sarkisian said he does not expect Baxter to handle 20-plus carries and emphasized effectiveness on regular downs.
- Baxter has missed the past four games after a Week 3 hamstring injury against UTEP and logged 24 carries for 110 yards earlier this season.
- Texas’ offense has lacked consistency and a dependable run presence, and coaches view Baxter’s availability as a potential boost.
- Texas remains without starting center Cole Hutson and safety Michael Taaffe, with kickoff at 3:15 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.