Sports College: Certainly & # 39; antsy & # 39; when Shane Buechele puts Texas above the bump – barely – against Baylor

AUSTIN – Even with 19 career starts, Shane Buechele had some nerve problems.

The Texas junior quarterback of Arlington Lamar had not taken any pictures of the match since the Texas Bowl, watching Sam Ehlinger consolidate his grip on the post. Then Ehlinger left early in the first quarter on Saturday against Baylor, blood in hand. What was supposed to be a cameo for Buechele turned into a total relief effort into a 23-17 win that was not assured until the last match.

"You never want that to happen – you never expect it to happen," Buechele said. "While talking with my family and my teammates, they always said to stay prepared and to be the best teammate you could be in. That's what I've tried to [do] since the autumn camp. "

Head coach Tom Herman said Mr. Ehlinger suffered a sprained AC arm on his right shoulder (thrower). He will undergo an MRI, and if there is no damage to the ligaments, Herman hopes that Ehlinger will be able to launch by the end of the week before the next Longhorns match on October 27th. at Oklahoma State.

Herman praised the attitude and willingness of Buechele.

"Shane Buechele is the most committed, the most prepared and the most positive quarterback I've ever known in my life," said Herman.

Offensive lineman Elijah Rodriguez: "Nothing changed, there was no panic, we were all confident in the plan."

Originally, Ehlinger had left blood on his right hand, normally a quick cleaning. But then he told Herman that he had injured his shoulder in the first game earlier. He spent the second half in street clothes.

Buechele was not very successful (20 out of 34 for 184 yards with a touchdown and an interception), although he had a stabilizing influence.

"At first, it's a bit nervous," Buechele said. "Once the adrenaline has started, you tackle the basics of football."

Herman gave an encouraging speech to Buechele at half-time with Texas, up 23-10, thanks to 17 consecutive points in the 4:21 final of the second quarter.

"You started and won football games for this university, everyone believes in you, you have to believe in yourself as I believe in you, because I believe it," Herman told Buechele.

He had help. Rookie Keaontay Ingram had 110 yards in 19 races, all in the last three quarters. He became the first Texas running back over the 100 yard mark since Chris Warren III in the second game of 2017 against San Jose State. Collin Johnson had 11 catches for 132 yards and one touchdown.

Charles Omenihu was credited with two sacks and exerted three consecutive strikes on Baylor Charlie Brewer quarterback (20 of 39 for 240 yards) with the Bears in Texas 17 in the final seconds.

"So close," Brewer told the press. "Can not find a way to finish."

Baylor had penetrated deeply into the territory of Texas during his last trip, although Herman had confidence in his defense.

"Excellent stop," Herman said. "They only have horseshoes and hand grenades, they came when they needed them."

So, does Texas No. 9 enter the week at the right time thinking that he escaped with a win or that it is 6-1 and 4-0 in the Big 12?

"The second option," said Omenihu. "There is no slippage in the Big 12. You can not escape – a win is a win, the second option is much more than we think, me and the guys."

Baylor (4-3, 2-2) remains to two wins from the bowl's eligibility and was about to win a victory over a top-10 AP team. Baylor coach Matt Rhule has seen some progress on the pitch and in the changing room.

"As I told them a lot, it's good that it hurts now," said Rhule. "It's nice to let it hurt tonight, I do not want to activate Instagram and see the guys having fun tonight." "They want it, that's their business."

"The first time since I've been here, I've seen tears in guys' eyes." I've seen older guys tell people that they were hurting. a step in the right direction. "