With the line forgoing injury, the Longhorns have been forced to make adjustments even as they find rhythm. Through it all, head coach Steve Sarkisian remains hopeful that they will work out the kinks. “I think them now having this whole week to work together will be helpful,” Sarkisian said in a press conference on Monday.

The 6-foot-1, 227-pound Baxter joined Texas in 2023 as a 5-star recruit from Florida and immediately contributed 659 yards and five touchdowns rushing as a true freshman. But Baxter missed last season with a knee injury, and he’s played two full games this year while rushing for 110 yards on 24 carries.