Texas’ 2020 season is fully underway and could not be off to a better start.
All offseason, offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich said he was going to bring speed. Well, one play into the game, Sam Ehlinger found Joshua Moore for a 78-yard touchdown. It was the longest passing touchdown for Texas since 2016.
Running backs Roschon Johnson got the start, the first of his career. He finished the opening period with 13 rushing yards and a touchdown. Keaontay Ingram also made an early impact, getting time in the second and fourth series. The presumed starter already has 14 yards.
Defensively, UTEP has been able to do nothing. The Miners struggled early last week against Stephen F. Austin and are doing so early again on Saturday. Through four amount of drives, UTEP has punted four amount of times.
It is early but Texas has already shown signs of a blowout, leading 21-0. Minus a missed Cameron Dicker field goal, the Longhorns have been playing flawless football.
First-quarter stats
Sam Ehlinger: 10 of 14, 193 passing yards, two touchdowns
Cade Brewer: Three receptions, 40 yards, one touchdown
UTEP offense: 35 total yards
Here are the first-quarter highlights:
One play, one TD for Texas.
Joshua Moore just flew. pic.twitter.com/yZxUpA5Yv1
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) September 13, 2020
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