Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter caught the eye of former Alabama coach Nick Saban last season.
took a double-digit lead and never looked back in last season’s signature 34-24 road win over Alabama.
Sep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports When the Longhorns played Alabama in Week 2, Baxter had 11 carries for 31 yards and four catches for 21 yards despite not being at 100 percent after suffering an injury in the season-opening win over Rice. He would end up missing Week 3’s game against Wyoming but played a key role for the remainder of his freshman season.
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