Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue has stepped up big when his team needed him most. Now, he is shining as the star ball-carrier for the No. 1 team in the country for a running back room that has cemented itself as one of college football's best in recent years.

Blue is the Longhorns' starting running back following preseason injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter. He's carried the ball 20 times for 79 yards so far this season. Fellow running back Quintrevion Wisner was a doubt after leaving last week's contest early. He was also seen in pads warming up pregame.

Moore, a native of San Antonio, holds the UTSA single-season record for sacks (14) and tackles for loss (18) after playing three seasons for the Roadrunners. He made the move to Austin to play for the Longhorns this offseason.

Hopefully, we can get Jaydon back," Sarkisian said. "He's an impactful player for us not only in the running game but in the passing gam

Jaydon Blue will not play for Texas as it hosts UTSA in Austin on Saturday.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are leaving Ann Arbor on Saturday with a big-time top-10 win under their belt after easily handling No. 10 Michigan, 31-12.

Texas Longhorns redshirt sophomore running back Jaydon Blue has situated himself firmly at the top of the team’s depth chart. Most recently, that includes 25 carries for 124 yards for three touchdowns,

Jaydon Blue extends Texas' lead over UL Monroe with a 2-yard rushing touchdown.