On September 7, during the first quarter of the No. 3 Texas football team’s game against the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines at the Big House, junior running back Jaydon Blue seemed to be hurt. Midway through the first quarter, Blue was seen hobbling to the bench after carrying the ball on a Texas drive.
Blue left the field with what appeared to be a lower-body injury, and he did not return to the field during the first half. Blue got 14 rushing yards on four carries before being forced to leave the game in the first quarter due to an injury. In the first quarter, he also collected three receptions for six receiving yards.
Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods reports that Blue “came out of the medical tent” at the end of the first quarter and is currently undergoing testing to see whether or not he can play again.
Because of lower-body injuries sustained during autumn practice, Texas will be without two scholarship running backs for the entire 2024 campaign. During preseason training in August, sophomore running back CJ Baxter Jr. tore a ligament in his knee. Baxter’s damaged knee ligament was successfully repaired during surgery.
Christian Clark, a true freshman running back, tore his Achilles during a non-contact play during team drills, terminating his season prematurely.
In Week 1, Blue started at running back for Texas in their 52-0 home victory over the Colorado State Rams in a shutout. On 11 carries, he gained 57 yards via rushes. Against the Rams last Sunday in Week 1, he also had 37 receiving yards.
Blue’s departure from the game has allowed the Longhorns to pull ahead of Michigan, 14-3. As more information regarding Blue’s injury status becomes available, we will keep this story updated.
