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FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) runs 75-yards to score a touchdown on the first play of an NCAA college football game against California in Corvallis, Ore. Jefferson was selected as the PAC-12 offensive player of the year along with Colorado running back Jarek Broussard. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 28, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Iowa State players and coaches storm the field as they celebrate their win over Texas in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hall's late TD lifts No. 15 Iowa State over No. 20 Texas

By Mark Rosner Nov. 27, 2020 04:13 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a 17-yard touchdown against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Iowa State at Texas 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 12:43 PM EST

West Virginia's Alec Sinkfield (20) dives for a ball he fumbled against Texas' Roschon Johnson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. West Virginia recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 22 Texas' defense holds off West Virginia, 17-13

By Mark Rosner Nov. 07, 2020 04:46 PM EST

West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr., right, catches a pass against Texas' Caden Sterns, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
West Virginia at Texas 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a first down past Baylor's Terrel Bernard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 6 Cowboys host Longhorns as class of the Big 12

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 03:32 PM EDT

Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 6 Oklahoma State faces Texas, former OC Mike Yurcich

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith (7) is hit by TCU safety Ar'Darius Washington (24) as he makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
TCU at Texas 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 01:15 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello (3) passes in the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger passes downfield under pressure from defensive lineman Eli Howard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime

Sep. 26, 2020 08:32 PM EDT

Texas's Bijan Robinson (5) runs after a catch against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
UTEP at Texas 9/12/2020

Sep. 12, 2020 10:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) and defensive lineman Peter Mpagi (45) rush LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during an NCAA football game in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
No. 14 Texas eager to get to kickoff with opener vs UTEP

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 10, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

Iowa State place kicker Connor Assalley (96) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 35-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Assalley’s 36-yard FG gives Iowa State 23-21 win over Texas

By Luke Meredith Nov. 16, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Texas wide receiver Brennan Eagles (13) high steps past Oklahoma State safety Jarrick Bernard (24) for a 73-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads No. 12 Texas past Oklahoma State 36-30

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 21, 2019 11:47 PM EDT

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)
QB Sam Ehlinger spreading the TDs around in Texas offense

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 18, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) replaces his helmet after he lost it during a play against Louisiana Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger's 4 TD passes lead No. 10 Texas over Louisiana Tech

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 31, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT