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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

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger takes part in a morning practice at the team's facility in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas pressured to back up promise the Longhorns are 'back'

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 12, 2019 12:41 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

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Jalen Hurts answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game, in Santa Clara, Calif. Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has decided to transfer to Oklahoma. Hurts made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in a story in the Players' Tribune .(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
2 QBs leaving Longhorns as transfer frenzy hits Texas

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 17, 2019 11:38 AM EST