WACO, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Texas Longhorns rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Texas running back Jonathon Brooks will have surgery after an ACL tear after the Longhorn’s 29-26 win against TCU. The surgery will have him out for the rest of the season.
Prior to the injury, Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns in ten games and ranked sixth in FBS rushing yards and seventh in rushing yards per game with a YPG average of 113.9.
“We’re heartbroken for Jonathon. He was having a fantastic season and leaves a void that needs to be filled. But we know he will continue to be an invaluable leader on our team, helping us prepare as we move forward in our mission this season,” Coach Steve Sarkisian said.
Brooks has helped the No. 7 Texas Longhorns to a 9-1 record. He was considered a top NFL draft prospect, but after the injury, it looks like he is more likely to return to Texas for the 2024 season.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
The Longhorns will play Iowa State next Saturday.
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges delivered another standout performance in Game 3 on Friday night.The…
Floyd Mayweather Jr., 49, is making headlines outside the boxing ring for all the wrong…
The Western Conference finals are now tied 1-1 after the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game…
Trevor Bauer avoided disaster on Wednesday when his McLaren was heavily damaged after being T-boned…
Matthew Stafford is getting paid.The Los Angeles Rams officially agreed to a new contract extension…
LeBron James, 41, remains the biggest topic of any NBA offseason storyline.Questions are swirling around…