Sam Ehlinger Surpasses 10,000 Career Yards in Friday Showdown With Texas Tech
By Andy Loughmiller
2019 has not been the year that the Texas Longhorns were hoping for. However, their quarterback did manage to reach a career milestone Friday against Texas Tech that should make UT fans proud.
Stalwart QB Sam Ehlinger has surpassed the 10,000-yard mark in terms of total offense in just three seasons. Only Longhorn legend Colt McCoy has racked up more yardage than Ehlinger in school history.
Sam Ehlinger has surpassed 5 figures in career total offense. The @TexasFootball junior now has 1⃣0⃣,0⃣5⃣4⃣ yards in three seasons. Only @ColtMcCoy (14,824) has more in Longhorn history?
— John Bianco (@UT_Bianco) November 29, 2019
The junior quarterback is capable of putting up video game-like stats whenever he steps on the field. His numerous games with huge numbers have added up, and he is now a part of the five figures club thanks to another stellar performance against the Red Raiders.
Texas junior QB Sam Ehlinger has 406 total yards, three TDs. #HookEm pic.twitter.com/KrbHta5BRO
— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) November 29, 2019
Ehlinger is a physical runner when he takes off. He won't run by anyone, but he isn't afraid to lower his shoulder and take on defenders. Additionally, he has also improved as a passer throughout his college football career, including a game over 300 yards against the Red Raiders to cap off the regular season.