It required surgery and Leaks was given the option to take a redshirt season. He chose to play, but missed the first game and was hobbled by injuries all season. Freshman Earl Campbell was given the majority of carries and was the team's leading rusher and bowl MVP that year.
The player underwent surgery and was given the opportunity to serve a reserve period. However, he failed to attend the first match and struggled with injuries for the entire season. As a result, freshman Earl Campbell received most of the carries and became the team's top rusher and bowl MVP that year.