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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

Texas defensive back Chris Adimora (1) moves in to tackle Oklahoma State running back LD Brown (0) in overtime of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Ehlinger's TD pass helps Texas beat No. 6 Oklahoma St. in OT

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 31, 2020 08:30 PM 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 defensive back Chris Brown and wide receiver Kai Money celebrate their win over Texas Tech after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
No 9 Texas hopes to fix tackling woes Duggan and TCU

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 01, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ehlinger and Texas rally to 49-24 win over Texas Tech

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 29, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Texas's Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to pass against the Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 15 Texas faces struggling TCU offense after KU shootout

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Brennan Eagles (13) high steps past Oklahoma State safety Jarrick Bernard (24) for a 73-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads No. 12 Texas past Oklahoma State 36-30

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 21, 2019 11:47 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith races to the end zone after making a catch past Rice defensive back Prudy Calderon (4), for a 53-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
QB Sam Ehlinger spreading the TDs around in Texas offense

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 18, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

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

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day in Arlington, Texas. Herman has a problem at running back. He is having a hard time keeping them healthy. The No. 10 Longhorns head into their season-opener this week against Louisiana Tech with only two scholarship running backs available in sophomore Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington. (AP Photo/David Kent, File)
Texas is back? Longhorns have started past two years 0-1

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 30, 2019 03:00 AM EDT