Struggling Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may soon be getting needed help. Longhorns running back CJ Baxter has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in a Week 3 win over UTEP. He’s on track to play against Mississippi State on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network) after being upgraded to probable on the injury report. On Thursday, Sarkisian said Baxter’s progress throughout the week gave the coach more confidence in his ability to play Saturday. Sarkisian added he’s not planning on giving the RB his usual workload, but he expects him to be a significant contributor. “I don’t envision C4 walking out of there with 20-something carries,” Sarkisian said, via Zach Dimmitt of Texas Longhorns on SI. “But if he can play in this game and be effective and be an integral part in critical situations, I think that would be really beneficial for our team.” A first-year starting QB’s best friend can be a reliable ground game, but Texas has struggled to establish one. The Longhorns rank 75th in theRead More
Return of key offensive weapon could provide Arch Manning with needed boost
