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Texas football: Sophomore Sam Ehlinger rejuvenating quarterback position in Austin

Nov 08, 2018, 7:39 PM

Ehlinger is shutting a revolving door that's been open since Colt McCoy graduated from Texas.

Texas football: Sophomore Sam Ehlinger rejuvenating quarterback position in Austin

Texas sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger shared a field with a Heisman candidate for the second time last Saturday. While the Longhorns came a play short of upsetting No. 13 West Virginia, Ehlinger once against outplayed a nationally-relevant quarterback.

In a 42-41 loss, Ehlinger completed 25-of-36 passes for 354 passing yards and three touchdowns. Those marks are the best of his career in regulation. He also added 52 rushing yards and another score against the Mountaineers.

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