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Texas wide receiver Jake Smith (16) scores on a 12-yard reception against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger throws 3 TD passes, No. 12 Texas beats Rice 48-13

Sep. 14, 2019 11:33 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' Breckyn Hager cries out in pain while being checked by trainers during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Hager left the field in a sling later in the game. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 15 Texas hurting on 2-game skid, trip to Texas Tech next

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 05, 2018 05:49 PM EST