The Texas Longhorns will face their first major SEC test of the season as they go up against DJ Lagway’s Florida Gators in one of college football’s most hostile environments — The Swamp. In a highly anticipated quarterback duel with NFL potential, Arch Manning will have to get creative to break through the Gators’ defense without one of his top offensive weapons.

Veteran running back CJ Baxter, who is still rehabbing from a recent hamstring injury sustained against UTEP, has been ruled out for the Week 6 game — meaning Manning will be without one of his key ground targets.

The news was reported via the official X account (formerly Twitter) @InsideTexas, confirming this significant loss for Steve Sarkisian’s team. “NEW — Baxter ruled OUT, no other changes for Texas on Friday’s SEC Availa

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