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Texas Longhorns vs UTEP Miners: Full game recap

Texas started the 2020 season in the best way they possibly could, demolishing UTEP 59-3. It was a record-setting night for Sam Ehlinger.

Texas started the 2020 season in the best way they possibly could, demolishing UTEP 59-3. It was a record-setting night for quarterback Sam Ehlinger and the Longhorn offense.

Playing the entire first half plus one drive in the second half, Ehlinger set a career-high in passing yards and passing touchdowns. His final stats sit at 25 of 33, with 426 yards and five touchdowns. Backup quarterbacks Casey Thompson and Hudson Card played the majority of the second half.

Wide receiver was a major question entering the season and Joshua Moore answered them. The redshirt sophomore opened the game with a 78-yard touchdown. Ehlinger found him five more times for a total of 127 yards.

Tarik Black also had a solid debut, securing five receptions for 80 yards. No other Longhorn receiver had more than three receptions.

Moving to the defensive side of the ball, Texas only gave up three points, the fewest since 2017’s matchup against San Jose State. UTEP’s offense only produced 240 yards. Josh Thompson stood out as the defensive player of the game, emerging as the top cornerback.

With UTEP handled, Texas will now turn its attention to Texas Tech for its Big 12 opener. Traveling to Lubbock, the Longhorns have its last five games on the road against the Red Raiders.

FINAL STATS

Sam Ehlinger: 25 of 33, 426 yards and five touchdowns

Keaontay Ingram: Nine carries for 44 yards

Joshua Moore: Six receptions for 127 yards, one touchdown

Casey Thompson: Four of seven, 55 yards and two touchdowns

Bijan Robinson: Five carries for 38 yards

Highlights

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