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    Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Texas RB Jonathon Brooks to have surgery for torn ACL

    Texas running back Jonathon Brooks is lifted by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rice, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

    Austin, Texas — Texas running back Jonathon Brooks sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the No. 7 Longhorns ' win over TCU and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Sunday.

    Brooks was injured late in the 29-26 win and had 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He also had 25 receptions for 286 yards and a touchdown. He had rushed for 104 yards against TCU before he was injured.

    Brooks will have surgery and finishes his season currently ranked sixth nationally in rushing yards.

    "We are heartbroken for Jonathon," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. "He was having a fantastic season and leaves a void that needs to be filled."

    Texas (9-1, 6-1, No. 7 CFP) is in first place in the Big 12. The Longhorns play at Iowa State next Saturday.

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