Cooper's Injury Threatens Ohio State Clash | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas crushed Texas State 59-7, but the win came with a major blow: freshman running back Derrek Cooper went down with an ankle injury and didn’t return, now wearing a walking boot. With Ohio State looming as the top-ranked opponent next weekend, his availability is critical. A highly-touted recruit who already earned a spot as third-string RB, Cooper was poised to contribute on offense and special teams. Though sidelined, his teammates are rallying around him — one RB said his spirit remains strong. The medical team will monitor his recovery closely; fans will be watching to see if he can return in time for the big showdown. 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/d04758816f6bc38f