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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks with quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) before their game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) **FILE**

Colts bench Matt Ryan after seven games

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Texas defenders Jake Ehlinger, left, and B.J. Foster, right, tackle Kayvontay Dixon (16) during the first half of the Texas Orange and White Spring Scrimmage football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) **FILE**

Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, 20, found dead in Austin

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

FILE - Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (8) looks to pass during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, file photo. Casey Thompson's Alamo Bowl performance made him look like an easy pick to be starting quarterback at Texas in 2021. But a coaching change from Tom Herman to Steve Sarkisian and the ripe talent of backup Hudson Card has made Saturday's spring scrimmage, and the months leading into the 2021 season, all about one position and who be the starter against Louisiana on Sept. 4. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

At Texas, a QB competition emerges between Thompson and Card

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger entering NFL draft

Associated Press

Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (8) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger throws under pressure from Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ehlinger’s TD pass helps Texas beat No. 6 Oklahoma St. in OT

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a first down past Baylor's Terrel Bernard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to throw against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Old-man Ehlinger and freshman Rattler face off in Texas-OU

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) scores a touchdown on a run against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Max Duggan and TCU beat No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Ehlinger leads No. 14 Texas romp over UTEP 59-3

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger celebrates a touchdown against Utah during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio. For Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, each day of summer workouts and training camp felt like uneasy steps toward a season that might never come. And even with his team's first kickoff coming Saturday night, Ehlinger holds his breath worrying that the coronavirus pandemic could still derail everything. (AP Photo/Austin Gay, FIle)

No. 14 Texas eager to get to kickoff with opener vs UTEP

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) leaps over Utah defensive back Tareke Lewis (5) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sam Ehlinger leads Texas’ Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae (6) celebrates after sacking Colorado quarterback Steven Montez in the second half during an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. Anae was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Alamo Bowl a chance for Utah, Texas to shake disappointment

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Ehlinger and Texas rally to 49-24 win over Texas Tech

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) stares down Kansas linebacker Najee Stevens-McKenzie (9) before pitching the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

No. 20 Kansas State rolling into matchup with reeling Texas

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) gets past Kansas safety Jeremiah McCullough (12) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Hurts vs Ehlinger also has some Heisman positioning in play

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 file photo, Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Austin, Texas. Texas senior wide receiver Devin Duvernay is having his best year after a position change has made him quarterback Sam Ehlinger’s top target. Duvernay has 45 catches this season and his nine per game is best in the nation heading into No. 11 Texas’ Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 matchup against No. 6 Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas receiver Devin Duvernay tearing it up from the slot

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) runs with the ball against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Morgantown, W. Va. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas tailback Johnson emerges from ‘emergency’ role

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

West Virginia linebacker Dylan Tonkery (10) tackles Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, left, who crosses the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Ehlinger leads No. 11 Texas over West Virginia 42-31

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, West Virginia defensive linemen Darius Stills (56) and Dante Stills (55) hug during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. Dante Stills and his older brother, Darius, are among the Big 12's sack leaders and they'll be looking to cause more disruption when West Virginia hosts No. 11 Texas on Saturday. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

Just like dad: DL Dante, Darius Stills create sacks for WVU

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press