AUSTIN, Texas -- True freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger will start for Texas when the Longhorns host Kansas State, the team announced Saturday.
Ehlinger, who started two games this season, will play in place of starter Shane Buechele, who was limited in practice this week because of an ankle injury. Buechele will be available to play if needed.
The Longhorns are 1-1 in games started by Ehlinger. He led them to a 56-0 win over San Jose State in Week 2, and he started in the Longhorns' 27-24 overtime loss at USC -- both games that Buechele missed because of injury.