Ehlinger throws 3 TD passes, No. 12 Texas beats Rice 48-13

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith (16) scores on a 12-yard reception against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas' Cameron Dicker (17) watches his field gaol against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rice running back Aston Walter (1) is upended as he dives for yards past Texas defensive back Brandon Jones (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (32) celebrates a stop against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs as Rice defensive lineman Myles Adams (99) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas' Roschon Johnson is lifted by offensive lineman Derek Kerstetter, center, after scoring against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith races to the end zone after making a catch past Rice defensive back Prudy Calderon (4), for a 53-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)