No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)LUBBOCK, Texas – Sam Ehlinger threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Moore in overtime, sending No. 8 Texas to a wild 63-56 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday that saw the Longhorns rally with two touchdowns in the final 3 minutes of regulation. Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were on the brink of delivering second-year coach Matt Wells a signature win over a Top 10 team and big rival. The first two set up Texas touchdowns in the first half before the last one ended the game.
Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change
Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. Personally, I think you cant riot everyday for almost a week, said Costa Smith, 26, who was protesting in downtown Atlanta. Despite the shift in tone, protesters have shown no sign that they are going away and, if anything, are emboldened to stay on the streets to push for police reforms. And Floyd's brother, Terrence, appeared in Brooklyn to carry on the fight for change, declaring power to the people, all of us." To the white community ... if you want change like you say you do, you must change.
Texas hoping week off gets the Longhorns healthy
Getty ImagesAUSTIN, Texas - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Their egos bruised by two losses in the last three games, the Texas Longhorns hope they are finally getting back some healthy players to help turn their season around. Other defensive players Herman hopes to have healthy and on the field are safety B.J. Texas is still alive for a potential berth in the Big 12 championship game. "Refreshing to have the open week," Herman said. Texas is still alive for a potential berth in the Big 12 championship game.
5 critical questions for the Longhorns as Texas prepares to open their season on Saturday
HOUSTON - By Jake Meltzer, KPRC ContributorA lot of familiar faces will be on the field when the University of Texas takes the field against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. In the season-opener last year against Maryland, the Texas offense came out strong scoring 29 points. If Texas can emphasize ball security and third-down efficiency like they did to finish the season last year, Texas should win their opener with ease. 3. Who is one key player on Louisiana Tech that Texas should be aware of heading into Week 1? Yes, this is the Texas Longhorns and the expectations are higher than the UT Tower, but Herman knows how to win games.
5 critical questions for the Longhorns as Texas prepares to open their season on Saturday
HOUSTON - By Jake Meltzer, KPRC ContributorA lot of familiar faces will be on the field when the University of Texas takes the field against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. In the season-opener last year against Maryland, the Texas offense came out strong scoring 29 points. If Texas can emphasize ball security and third-down efficiency like they did to finish the season last year, Texas should win their opener with ease. 3. Who is one key player on Louisiana Tech that Texas should be aware of heading into Week 1? Yes, this is the Texas Longhorns and the expectations are higher than the UT Tower, but Herman knows how to win games.