Lil'Jordan Humphrey
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

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent, File)
Red River rematch could happen again in Big 12 with Texas-OU

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 12, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) scores a touchdown after escaping from Oklahoma State safety Kenneth Edison-McGruder in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Stillwater, Okla. Texas has a rising star in quarterback Sam Ehlinger who will get some attention for the Heisman Trophy if he can duplicate his impressive 2018 season when he passed for 25 touchdowns and ran for 16 more. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
After 10-4 finish, Longhorns have to plug up defense

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 13, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

Texas WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey declares for NFL draft

Jan. 08, 2019 05:18 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Humphrey led the Longhorns with 86...

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) runs through drills during practice at the Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Texas will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game on Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 6 Georgia, No. 14 Texas clash in Sugar Bowl showdown

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:25 AM EST

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Dwayne Haskins, from Ohio State; Kyler Murray, from Oklahoma; and Tua Tagovailoa, from Alabama, pose with the trophy during a media event Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Who will challenge Tagovailoa for Heisman Trophy in 2019?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2018 11:31 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday,, in Dallas. Second-year coach Tom Herman promised in 2016 the Longhorns would again play for championships, but even he admitted Monday the program has taken a big leap faster than he expected when he took over after the 2016 season. The Longhorns face Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)
Georgia faces Texas for first time since 1984 in Sugar Bowl

By David Brandt Dec. 02, 2018 03:42 PM EST

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a reception against Alabama during an NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AJ ReynoldsAthens Banner-Herald via AP)
Sugar Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 03:37 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray hoists the Most Outstanding Player trophy after beating Texas 39-27 in the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
CFP hopeful No. 5 Oklahoma beats No. 9 Texas for Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 01, 2018 04:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) leaps over Iowa State defensive back Richard Bowens III (17) to score a touchdown on a 27-yard pass play duinring the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. The Sooners and Longhorns are loaded with playmakers on the outside, but the ones with the best case to be All-Americans are Oklahoma’s Marquise Brown and Texas’ Lil’Jordan Humphrey. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
AP All-America Watch: Star matchups for championship weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2018 12:37 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 13 Texas defense smothers No. 18 Iowa State 24-10

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 17, 2018 11:22 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Purdy leading Iowa State into key Big 12 game with Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2018 02:03 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ask Texas about Iowa State's young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. "He's...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of a college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan. Oklahoma's Kyler Murray, West Virginia's Will Grier, Iowa State's Brock Purdy and Sam Ehlinger of Texas have been impressive and could determine which teams makes it to the Dec. 1 title game in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
4 Big 12 contenders, 4 QBs accustomed to winning

By John Raby Nov. 15, 2018 01:43 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, in Landover, Md. At right, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. No. 18 Iowa State (6-3, 5-2 Big 12) at No. 13 Texas (7-3, 5-2). The winner will still be in contention for a spot in the Big 12 title game and the loser would be eliminated if conference co-leaders No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 7 West Virginia both win Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
No. 18 Iowa St-No. 13 Texas matches Big 12 title contenders

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 01:14 AM EST

No. 18 Iowa State visits No. 13 Texas in key Big 12 game

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 12:18 AM EST
No. 18 Iowa State (6-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) at No. 13 Texas (7-3, 5-2, No. 15 CFP), 8 p.m. EST (Longhorn Network) Line: Texas by 3. ...

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas making late drives to win games

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2018 04:38 PM EST

Texas Tech's Antoine Wesley (4) stretches across the goal line to score a touchdown as Texas' Kris Boyd (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Ehlinger's 4th TD lifts No. 15 Texas to 41-34 win at Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 10, 2018 11:35 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown between Navy cornerback Noruwa Obanor (15) and linebacker Taylor Heflin (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 35-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
College football: No. 6 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 48-47

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 05:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Austin, Texas. Texas faces Texas Tech on Saturday, and now most likely has to win its last three games and get some help to get into the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
No. 15 Texas visits Texas Tech, each looking to end skid

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2018 02:04 PM EST