Cooper's Injury Rattles Texas Football | Texas Longhorns Football News

Derrek Cooper’s season debut ended early with a concerning ankle injury, leaving him in a walking boot and casting doubt on his availability for the big Ohio State showdown. Head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed the diagnosis and emphasized close monitoring, while backup backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown stepped up with three touchdowns to ease concerns about depth. With Cooper expected to be a key contributor as the No. 3 back on an already potent offense, fans are holding their breath — recovery is crucial for Texas’ hopes next week. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0239211d9bb8b00