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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

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) is tackled by Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas at Texas Tech 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:25 PM EST

San Diego State players celebrate an interception late into the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Gearing up for USC, Colorado quickly pivots to face SDSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 27, 2020 08:30 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

The Red River Showdown logo is shown on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to an NCAA college football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma, in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Texas at Oklahoma 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 09:51 AM 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

Texas A&M University Yell Leader Jacob Huffman takes a knee while looking over the empty stands at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas during the first Midnight Yell Practice this season early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Texas A&M Band were the only crowd allowed in the normally packed stands for the traditional game day event in College Station, Texas. (Sam Craft/Pool Photo via AP)
Texas at Texas Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 03:55 AM 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

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Southern California in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California, Stanford limping into 122nd Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 22, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
No. 15 Texas set to regroup against Kansas for Big 12 chase

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball against Texas during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Texas defense going from bad to worse at midseason

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 14, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

California Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs against California's Camryn Bynum during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 13 Oregon overcomes slow start to beat Cal 17-7

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 05, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Minshew was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Top Pac-12 quarterback? Easy. Minshew is AP panel's choice

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2018 12:20 PM EST