Key Longhorns lineman will miss Kentucky game

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas offense impressed in the second half against Oklahoma. The Sooners came into the 2025 Red River Rivalry boasting one of the best defenses in the sport but the Longhorns made them look like anything but that for the final 30 minutes of game time.

Now Texas is looking to build off that momentum as they head to Kentucky for another SEC showdown this weekend. The Longhorns will have to overcome the loss of center Cole Hutson, though.

In the Wednesday SEC Injury Report, Hutson is listed as “Out.” The Longhorns’ offensive line has struggled at points in 2025, but seemed to be hitting their stride against Oklahoma as the running game broke out.

Hutson is a veteran on a relatively young offensive line and came into the year as one of the more safe bets up front for the Longhorns. He started both conference games so far for Texas.

Longhorns running back CJ Baxter is again listed as “doubtful” on the injury report.

The Longhorns and Kentucky kick off at 6 p.m in Lexington Saturday. Texas Gameday is the official pregame show of Texas football and airs every week an hour before kickoff. This Saturday, the show will begin at 5 p.m. on KBVO.