Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger may be getting back in the saddle just in time to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys this weekend. On Thursday evening, Texas head coach Tom Herman announced Ehlinger will be expected to start on Saturday when Texas visits Oklahoma State.
Ehlinger was forced to leave a game against Baylor two weeks ago with a sprain in his throwing shoulder. Fortunately, it was not severe enough to cost Ehlinger serious playing time, as a return this week would mean he would not miss a single game. Herman had noted earlier in the week he anticipated Ehlinger would have a chance to get back on the field quickly, and his follow-up update on his starting quarterback supports that optimistic outlook.
Texas football coach Tom Herman said Sam Ehlinger fully participated in practice this week and is expected to start against Oklahoma State, barring any setbacks.
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Nothing is written in stone just yet, but this appears to be promising news for Ehlinger and the Longhorns. If there are any setbacks, however, Texas will put the keys to the offense in the hands of Shane Buechele.