AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football senior QB Sam Ehlinger was named a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, the Witten Award selection committee announced Tuesday. Ehlinger is the third Longhorn to be named a semifinalist for the honor, joining former teammates Brandon Jones (2019) and Andrew Beck (2018).
Ehlinger, a two-time team captain, has thrown for 1,834 yards and 22 touchdowns through seven games this season. He is also the team's leading rusher with 323 yards and seven touchdowns. The Austin native leads the country in passing touchdowns (22) and ranks second in total points responsible for (178).