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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

North quarterback Daniel Jones, of Duke, throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Duke's Jones sparks North to 34-24 Senior Bowl win

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2019 06:06 PM EST

South defensive end Montez Sweat of Mississippi State (9) tries to get around South offensive tackle Oli Udoh of Elon (73) during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl edge rushers trying to be next Marcus Davenport

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2019 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) runs through drills during practice at the Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Texas will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game on Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 6 Georgia, No. 14 Texas clash in Sugar Bowl showdown

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:25 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday,, in Dallas. Second-year coach Tom Herman promised in 2016 the Longhorns would again play for championships, but even he admitted Monday the program has taken a big leap faster than he expected when he took over after the 2016 season. The Longhorns face Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)
Georgia faces Texas for first time since 1984 in Sugar Bowl

By David Brandt Dec. 02, 2018 03:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Texas-Oklahoma rivalry is never short on bad blood between the Big 12 border states. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
Texas-Oklahoma a bad blood border rivalry

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 28, 2018 02:29 PM EST

Purdy leading Iowa State into key Big 12 game with Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 16, 2018 02:03 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ask Texas about Iowa State's young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. "He's...

No. 18 Iowa State visits No. 13 Texas in key Big 12 game

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 12:18 AM EST
No. 18 Iowa State (6-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) at No. 13 Texas (7-3, 5-2, No. 15 CFP), 8 p.m. EST (Longhorn Network) Line: Texas by 3. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, April 21, 2018 file photo, Texas wide receiver Jerrod Heard (13) is hit by defensive back Jarmarquis Durst (28) after making a catch during the NCAA college football team's Orange-White spring game in Austin, Texas. Once upon a time, Jerrod Heard had “the juice.” He was the quarterback of the future for the Texas Longhorns and he’d just smashed Vince Young’s single-game school for total offense. He could throw. He could run. He could do just about everything. Then all that juice dried up with a whole lot of losing. A fifth-year senior, Heard heads into his final home game this week as a fifth-option wide receiver and special teams guy. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Once Texas' breakout QB, Heard quietly ending career as WR

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 14, 2018 02:38 AM EST

No. 15 Texas tries to snap 2-game losing skid at Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 02:07 PM EST
No. 15 Texas (6-3, 4-2 Big 12, No. 19 CFP) at Texas Tech (5-4, 3-3), 7:30 p.m. (Fox) Line: Texas by 1½. Series record: Texas leads 50-17....

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

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier runs in the game winning two point conversion with 16 second to go in an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Grier 2-point conversion run sends West Virginia over Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 03, 2018 08:01 PM EDT

FILE- In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Texas coach Tom Herman, center, celebrates with other staff members after the final play of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Dallas. After years of being a late-season afterthought, Herman wanted the Longhorns to be competing for a Big 12 title in November. Texas is right where he wanted, with a key matchup against West Virginia to see just how long they stay there. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Texas finally in a November Big 12 title hunt

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 02, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) prepares to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Surprising Texas, Murray among Big 12's midpoint best

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 18, 2018 04:03 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) makes a catch in front of Baylor cornerback Derrek Thomas (23) for 44-yard touchdown reception during the first half on an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger injured, but No. 9 Texas survives Baylor 23-17

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 13, 2018 07:37 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) leaps into the end zone against Texas during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger and Baylor’s Charlie Brewer were high school rivals in Austin. They pair face off on Saturday. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Texas wants to get keep the edge that fueled early success

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 12, 2018 02:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a 2-yard touchdown against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger has thrown for at least 200 yards and a touchdown in the first five games, becoming just the fourth Texas quarterback to do that--and the first in a decade. Texas plays Oklahoma this week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Oklahoma and Texas both ranked adds to prefect fair setting

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 05, 2018 09:37 PM EDT