Dallas Morning News looks at Brandon Jackson, who has rushed for 951 yards this season, averaging 5.3 yards a carry, after starting the season on the fourth string.

He has a soft cast and splint that comes off after practice. His priority is getting strength back in the hand. Jackson knows about rehabilitating injuries.

He hurt his shoulder twice at Nebraska, limiting his progress.

“All I’m thinking about is, ‘Hey, it’s not a shoulder. Just a couple broken bones,’ ” Jackson said when asked about the injury he suffered against Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game.