Texas Football: 5 reasons the Longhorns will upset Oklahoma

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns passes during the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Texas Longhorns passes during the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

4. Sam Ehlinger

It’s a good bet that the true freshman will be making his fourth start of the year on Saturday. The true freshman has not winced under the spotlight and his performance against Kansas State was his best of the season.

Sam Ehlinger named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week. #ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/EFyB28usSY
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 10, 2017

Ehlinger threw for 380 yards against the Wildcats. Ever since a shaky first half against USC on Sept. 16, Ehlinger has been better and better each time out. Look for him to attack a Sooners’ secondary that has been pedestrian at best.

Through two conference games, Oklahoma has surrendered 831 yards through the air — worst in the Big 12. Texas will put the ball up frequently. If the Sooners struggle to slow down Ehlinger and the Texas aerial assault, it could be another long day for Oklahoma fans in the Cotton Bowl.

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