Shaun Nixon Injury: Updates on TCU RB's Status and Recovery

Coming off an injury-filled 2015 season, the TCU Horned Frogs are off to a bad start in 2016, with running back Shaun Nixon set to miss the entire season.

Continue for updates.

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Nixon Ruled Out for 2016

Monday, July 18

Speaking at Big 12 media days Monday, head coach Gary Patterson revealed Nixon suffered an injury that will prevent him from taking the field this season, per John Taylor of College Football Talk.

Patterson did not specify what Nixon's injury is or how it occurred. This marks the second time in three years that Nixon will not see the field. He suffered a knee injury during an August practice as a true freshman that forced him to redshirt in 2014.

All of TCU's injuries at wide receiver last season (Josh Doctson, Emanuel Porter) made Nixon a big presence in the passing game. He finished second on the team with 47 receptions and fourth with 501 receiving yards.

The good news is that TCU is well-stocked at the running back position. KaVontae Turpin showed promise in limited duty last year, running for 116 yards on 20 carries, and Kyle Hicks was third on the team with 262 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

The Horned Frogs also added former Michigan running back Derrick Green as a graduate transfer who is eligible to play in 2016.

Losing Nixon hurts TCU's depth at running back, but Patterson has been terrific at plugging players in who can keep the team playing at a high level. The Horned Frogs should be fine when they open the season against South Dakota State on Sept. 3.