Casey Thompson
Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown run against Texas Tech with Jake Majors (65) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech at Texas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Boise State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 25 K-State at Oklahoma State in undefeated Big 12 opener

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 23, 2021 03:24 AM EDT

Texas Tech's Tyler Shough (12) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida International, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas and Texas Tech both need big bounce from Big 12 opener

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Rice quarterback Wiley Green (5) is tackled by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rice at Texas 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 09:57 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) pushes past Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (99) to score a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Thompson gets the call at QB for Texas against Rice

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Iowa State's Brock Purdy plays against Iowa during an NCAA football game in Ames, Iowa. Fourth-year Iowa State starter Brock Purdy found himself benched in the fourth quarter of the biggest home game in program history, though coach Matt Campbell has since reiterated his “great trust” in his veteran quarterback. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Lots of QB shuffling early in season, led by Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 14, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) runs for a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas to start QB Casey Thompson vs. Rice

Sep. 14, 2021 12:05 AM EDT

Arkansas lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates as Arkansas fans rush the field after Arkansas' win over Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas manhandles No. 15 Texas, 40-21, crowd rushes field

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 11, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is tripped by Texas defender Jerrin Thompson (28) after a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas at Arkansas 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman reacts after Arkansas scores a touchdown against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 15 Texas, Arkansas to meet in throwback matchup

By Chip Souza Sep. 09, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Arkansas players Kelin Burrle (33), Chris Harris (83) and Kevin Compton (26) celebrate the Razorbacks' 38-17 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Card and No. 21 Texas face tough road trip to Arkansas next

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 06, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, center, talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Card debut a winner for No. 21 Texas over La-Lafayette 38-18

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 04, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2021, file photo, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches players run drills during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas. Texas gave Sarkisian, a former head coach at Washington and Southern California, a guaranteed six-year, $34 million contract that should take him into the eventual move to the SEC planned for 2025, if it doesn't happen sooner. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Texas debut for Card and Sark against Louisiana-Lafayette

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) carries the ball during the final half of their spring NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Texas opens the season against Louisiana-Lafayette. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Sark ready to make Robinson the focus for No. 21 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 02, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Hudson Card throws a pass during an NCAA college football practice Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez /Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Texas finally shows its hand with Card picked as No. 1 QB

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 30, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during the NCAA college football Big 12 media days Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sarkisian not ready to name starting QB for No. 21 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 26, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, left, is joined by former Texas quarterback Vince Young, right, during the NCAA college football team's practice Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
SEC will wait: New coach and new QB for Texas in Big 12

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 20, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
AP preseason Top 25 capsules: —- No. 1 ALABAMA Coach: Nick Saban, 15th season. ...

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley speaks during an during an NCAA college football press conference in Norman, Okla., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21

By Mark Rosner And Murray Evans Aug. 05, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during the NCAA college football Big 12 media days Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sarkisian: No magic trick to make Texas contenders again

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 15, 2021 05:31 PM EDT