The outcome of the 2018 campaign for Texas football of course boils down to numerous factors, not just one position. However, the most important position on the field for every team in the Big 12 is under center. The Longhorns are no exception with a lot riding on the performance and progression of rising sophomore Sam Ehlinger and rising junior Shane Buechele.
For the 2018 season, the likely starter at this point seems like it’ll go to Ehlinger. And, based off the way Ehlinger ended the 2017 campaign, with some huge victories in conference and in the postseason, he deserves that chance.