AUSTIN -- Texas freshman safety Caden Sterns is quickly beginning to rack up accolades and recognition just four games into his career with the Longhorns.
On Monday, Sterns was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after his huge effort in Texas' 31-16 win over TCU on Saturday.
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For more » https://t.co/TwdvoriWVV. pic.twitter.com/9vg5PJiwyf— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) September 24, 2018Sterns' two interceptions were lightning rods of momentum for the Longhorns, especially his second which was nearly returned for a score and set up an easy touchdown that gave Texas a commanding 24-16 lead late in the third quarter.