AUSTIN, Texas -- Sam Ehlinger ran for a touchdown and passed for another in the first half, then threw the game-clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter as Texas slugged its way to a 28-21 win over Tulsa in the Longhorns' home opener Saturday night.
Keaontay Ingram and Ehlinger scored on Texas' first two possessions as the Longhorns built a 21-0 lead. Tulsa rallied and pulled within 21-14 in the fourth quarter. Ehlinger completed seven straight passes and ran for a first down before tossing to Tre Watson for an 11-yard score that proved to be the difference.
Tulsa responded with Keenen Johnson's 35-yard touchdown catch before Texas was able to grind out first downs to finish off the final five minutes.
Tulsa (1-1) rallied behind two Shamari Brooks touchdown runs. The Golden Hurricane also dropped two passes in the end zone and missed three field goals.
An interception on the first play set up Texas' first touchdown, and Tulsa kickers missed field goals attempts of 43, 29 and 36 yards in the first half. The dropped passes in the end zone loomed even larger when the Golden Hurricane started getting late momentum.
Tulsa faces Arkansas State next Saturday.