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Texas RB CJ Baxter Enters Transfer Portal After Injury

12/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter entered the NCAA transfer portal.
He rushed for 196 yards in 2024 after a knee injury sidelined him.
Baxter leaves Texas with 855 rushing yards and five touchdowns over 21 games.
The Longhorns now face a thinner running back roster but have secured five-star recruit Derrek Cooper for next season.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal in 2018, allowing athletes to switch schools more freely, which has led to over 1,000 football players entering the portal annually. This shift reflects a broader trend of increased player mobility, as seen with CJ Baxter's departure from Texas, where he rushed for 855 yards, and the Longhorns' recruitment of five-star Derrek Cooper, intensifying competition in college football.

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Story summary

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter entered the NCAA transfer portal.
He rushed for 196 yards in 2024 after a knee injury sidelined him.
Baxter leaves Texas with 855 rushing yards and five touchdowns over 21 games.
The Longhorns now face a thinner running back roster but have secured five-star recruit Derrek Cooper for next season.

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