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Texas running back Derrek Cooper suffers foot injury against Texas State

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:54 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Texas running back Derrek Cooper suffers foot injury against Texas State
Summary

Texas freshman running back Derrek Cooper left the team's home opener against Texas State on September 5, 2026, due to an apparent lower-body injury. Cooper was observed walking to the locker room with a slight limp during the first half of the contest. He later returned to the sideline in the second half wearing a protective boot on his right foot. Texas proceeded to secure a 59-7 victory over Texas State, with the team utilizing eight different ball carriers to amass 156 rushing yards in the win. Cooper recorded two carries for six yards before his departure from the game.

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  • •Derrek Cooper left the Texas game against Texas State in the first half.
  • •The freshman running back returned to the sideline wearing a protective boot.
  • •Texas defeated Texas State 59-7 in the home opener.
  • •Eight different players recorded carries for Texas during the contest.
Latest Updates
  • 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian provides injury update on Texas RB Derrek Cooper
  • 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Derrek Cooper injury update: Texas football RB leaves game, seen in a boot vs Texas State
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Texas football running back Derrek Cooper leaves the home opener vs. Texas State but returns to the sideline with his left leg in a support Sept. 5, 2026.

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The freshman sustained an ankle injury on his second career carry.

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