When Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger hugged head coach Tom Herman on the field of the Superdome after a Sugar Bowl victory over the Georgia Bulldogs, it was after once again out-playing one of the nation’s top quarterbacks. And just before declaring that Texas is back.
The performance, highlighted by three rushing touchdowns and efficient aerial efforts, capped a sophomore season that broke school and conference records as Ehlinger cemented his position as Texas QB1.
Ehlinger finished the 2018 campaign with a 146.83 quarterback rating after completing 275-of-425 pass attempts (64.