In the aftermath of out-playing Georgia Bulldogs star quarterback Jake Fromm by running through the vaunted Bulldogs defense, Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrated in the confetti in the Sugar Bowl.
He also made a statement that was either iconic or arrogant, depending on one’s perspective.
“Longhorn Nation, we baaaaack.”
One of the most mature players in the country, Ehlinger didn’t make the statement lightly — he was well aware of the phrase’s history after the infamous call by Joe Tessitore when Texas defeated Notre Dame in double overtime to open the 2016 season.