#13
of 218 running backs · Top 6%
+1.64
points added per game vs an average RB
What the numbers say about CJ
- •#3 among 71 qualified running backs in the red zone (+0.67 points per play).
- •Top 8% of running backs in points added per carry (+0.36).
- •Ranks #13 of 218 running backs (top 6%) with +1.64 points added per game.
What people are saying about CJ
Updated Oct 23- •Coverage describes Baxter making the most of a second chance at Kentucky, with coach Will Stein speaking positively about his new beginning there. Lexington Herald Leader ↗
- •Stein has said Baxter is taking advantage of his fresh start with the Wildcats, according to Sports Illustrated's reporting on the running back. Sports Illustrated ↗
- •Reports say Baxter is set to return against Vanderbilt after missing the Oklahoma win, with Stein expecting him back soon. On3 ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.36Top 8%
- Rush success rate50.6%Top 13%
- Yards per carry5.7Top 23%
- Explosive run rate11.5%Top 24%
- Stuffed rate12.6%Top 33%
- Carry share42.0%Top 24%
- EPA per target0.20Top 47%
What he does best
- EPA per carry (Top 8%)
- Rush success rate (Top 13%)
- Yards per carry (Top 23%)
What to work on
- EPA per target (Top 47%, his lowest mark)
- Avoiding stuffs (Top 33%, his lowest mark)
- Left (+0.26 per play, vs +0.57 right)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- Direction. Best: right (+0.57 per play). Toughest: left (+0.26).
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+0.51 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.28).
Players like Baxter
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 81%match
+3.06 points added per game
Compare to Baxter - 79%match
+3.06 points added per game
Compare to Baxter - 75%match
+1.25 points added per game
Compare to Baxter
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.28 EPA · 46% succ · 46 plays
- 2nd down+0.42 EPA · 57% succ · 30 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.51 EPA · 55% succ · 11 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.35 EPA · 53% succ · 64 plays
- Passing downs+0.37 EPA · 44% succ · 23 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.67 EPA · 63% succ · 24 plays
Against top defenses
- vs top-40 defenses+0.34 EPA · 46% succ · 48 plays
- vs everyone else+0.38 EPA · 56% succ · 39 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.33 EPA · 50% succ · 54 plays
- Left+0.26 EPA · 47% succ · 17 plays
- Right+0.57 EPA · 56% succ · 16 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 497 | 5.7 | 8 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 42.0% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | 67 | 0 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsYoungstown State | 9 car, 48 yds, 2 TD | 0/1, 0 yds, 0 TD | +0.44 |
| 2 | vs Alabama | 10 car, 39 yds, 0 TD | 2/4, 15 yds, 0 TD | -0.01 |
| 3 | at Texas A&M | 19 car, 87 yds, 2 TD | 1/1, 28 yds, 0 TD | +0.37 |
| 4 | vs South Alabama | 16 car, 149 yds, 1 TD | 1/2, -1 yds, 0 TD | +0.61 |
| 5 | at South Carolina | 13 car, 48 yds, 1 TD | 3/4, 20 yds, 0 TD | +0.10 |
| 6 | vs LSU | 19 car, 123 yds, 2 TD | — | +0.49 |
| 8 | vs Vanderbilt | 1 car, 3 yds, 0 TD | 1/1, 5 yds, 0 TD | -0.12 |