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Texas RB CJ Baxter injured on first play; ruled out vs. UTEP

Texas running back CJ Baxter, the Longhorns' leading rusher, was injured on the first play of the game against UTEP and is not expected to return, according to a school spokesman.

Baxter, who leads the team with 104 yards on 24 carries, limped off after carrying the ball on the first play of the game and was able to walk to the locker room on his own.

Texas is also missing running back Quintrevion Wisner for the second game in a row due to injury.

Baxter, who was the No.