Texas legend Sam Ehlinger will be making his first NFL start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Colts head coach Frank Reich expressed that the plan is for Ehlinger to remain the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Matt Ryan’s shoulder injury and underwhelming play this season, coupled with Ehlinger’s impressive preseason, led to this decision.
Many Texas fans are ecstatic to see Ehlinger take the field for the Colts this weekend. If you’ve watched Ehlinger throughout his collegiate career with the Longhorns, you can bet he’s made for this moment and performs best on the biggest stages.
Texas released a hype video of Ehlinger ahead of his first NFL start on Friday, and several members of the Colts organization expressed high praise for the former Longhorn.
He’s a fierce competitor and natural leader that could provide a much needed spark for the Colts.
Made for the moment 🤘 @sehlinger3
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— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 28, 2022
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