Sam Ehlinger
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Texas players celebrate their win over Utah in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads Texas' Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) has his face mask grabbed by Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads Texas' Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 31, 2019 10:50 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Alamo Bowl a chance for Utah, Texas to shake disappointment

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 30, 2019 01:58 PM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) stiff-arms Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pac-12 South champion Utah to face Texas in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ehlinger and Texas rally to 49-24 win over Texas Tech

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 29, 2019 04:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman looks down on the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas goes into its regular season finale against Texas Tech trying to avoid a 6-6 record. While he’s not going to get fired, this is clearly a step back for the Longhorns in Herman’s third season following three consecutive losing seasons under Charlie Strong. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca, File)
Texas needs win over Red Raiders to guarantee winning season

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 28, 2019 03:12 AM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) scores a touchdown against Texas during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Texas Longhorns at California Golden Bears 11/22/2019

Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) meets Baylor head coach Matt Rhule on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
No. 13 Baylor in Big 12 title game with 24-10 win over Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2019 07:05 PM EST

Texas' Devin Duvernay (6) runs as Kansas State's Elijah Sullivan (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Baylor another chance vs Texas for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 03:54 PM EST

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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) hurdles Kansas State defensive back Denzel Goolsby (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Dicker FG sends Texas over No. 20 Kansas State 27-24

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 09, 2019 07:11 PM EST

TCU safety Innis Gaines (6) upends Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca)
No. 20 Kansas State rolling into matchup with reeling Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 08, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) out runs Kansas linebacker Azur Kamara (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
QB Thompson leads No. 20 Kansas State into Texas

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts watches from the sideline during the final moments of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
October losses by top teams leave Big 12 in chaos

By Luke Meredith Oct. 31, 2019 02:24 PM EDT

TCU defensive end Adam Plant Jr. (98) celebrates in the bench area during the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca)
Duggan shines, Ehlinger doesn't, TCU tops No. 15 Texas 37-27

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 26, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Texas's Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to pass against the Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 15 Texas faces struggling TCU offense after KU shootout

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Texas's Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to pass against the Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 15 Texas tries to stay in Big 12 chase with visit to TCU

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 08:44 PM EDT