The highly-touted running back returned from injury in preparation for SEC play.

Texas Longhorns running back Derrek Cooper suffered an ankle injury in the season opener.

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.

The Texas Longhorns have the top of their running back depth chart set but the role players in the backfield could have to step up against Ohio State.

Derrek Cooper, a freshman running back, injured his right foot or ankle against Texas State and will miss time, says Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian ...

Derrek Cooper left Saturday's game with an ankle injury. Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian issued an update on his status moving forward.

The Texas Longhorns have been hit with an injury during thier season opener against Texas State.

Cooper (foot) was observed dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio State, Evan Vieth of Inside Texas reports. Cooper was questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with a ...

The Sports Office previews Texas’ road showdown against Tennessee as the Longhorns prepare for Neyland Stadium. Julian ...

Chaminade-Madonna running back Derrek Cooper — a 6-foot, 190-pound Texas commit with nearly 1,900 career rushing yards — is looking to add his name to South Florida high school football history as a ...

Chaminade-Madonna High School running back Derrek Cooper, during High School Football Media Day at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ ...