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Texas RB Cooper Injured, Status Uncertain for Ohio State Clash
6 Sep
Summary
- Freshman running back Derrek Cooper sustained an ankle injury during the game.
- Cooper was seen wearing a boot on the sideline in the second half.
- His availability for the upcoming game against Ohio State is being monitored.
During the second quarter of the No. 5 Texas Longhorns' decisive 59-7 win against the Texas State Bobcats, freshman running back Derrek Cooper sustained an ankle injury. The injury forced him to miss the remainder of the game.
Cooper was observed heading to the locker room and later spotted on the sideline wearing a protective boot during the second half. His availability for the upcoming game against No. 1 Ohio State, scheduled for next weekend in Austin, is now a key concern.
The Texas medical staff will continue to monitor Cooper's progress to determine a potential return timeline. The 6'1", 212-pound freshman running back had recorded two carries for six yards before his injury.
Cooper, a consensus four-star prospect and the No. 7 ranked running back in his class, had earned a spot as the third-team running back. He was expected to contribute significantly to both special teams and the offense, backing up senior Hollywood Smothers and fifth-year Raleek Brown.
