Pair of key offensive players for Texas Longhorns heading to transfer portal

LIST: Texas Longhorns players in the transfer portal or opting out of Citrus Bowl

Texas has one more game remaining, the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Michigan on Dec. 31 in Orlando, Florida, but some players are either moving on to another program or getting ready for a potential NFL career and will opt out of the game.

Pair of key offensive players for Texas Longhorns heading to transfer portal

Running back CJ Baxter and quarterback Trey Owens are the first Longhorns to make their departure after the regular season, and will enter the transfer portal once it opens Jan. 2.

Texas Longhorns Running Back CJ Baxter Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter plans to enter the transfer portal after three seasons with the Longhorns.

Running back CJ Baxter Jr., quarterback Trey Owens head to transfer portal

Sophomore running back CJ Baxter Jr. and redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Owens both plan to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel and On3’s Hayes Fawcett, respectively. Baxter’s and Owens’ announcements come less than a day after Texas failed to make the 2025 College Football Playoffs and was slated instead for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against No. 15 Michigan. After the bowl game announcement, head coach Steve Sarkisian noted…

Former Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Enters Transfer Portal

CJ Baxter is heading into the transfer portal. After three seasons with the Texas Longhorns, the former top back in their recruiting class is officially putting his hat in the ring. You might remember how bright those early days looked. Baxter came in as a five‑star recruit out of Orlando, with a strong reputation and high expectations. His freshman season in 2023 was solid with 659 rushing yards on 138 carries, five touchdowns, and enough flash…

Texas RB CJ Baxter plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Texas running back CJ Baxter is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. Here's more on the matter.