Quarterback Sam Ehlinger led a Longhorns offense that gained 438 total yards. The defense held the 11th-ranked Utes out of the end zone until the fourth quarter.

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As college football fans know, when the ‘Horns can claim anything that resembles a big win, three little words come out: “Texas. Is. Back.” It seems as though UT has been back/on the way back ever since having to say goodbye to Colt McCoy 10 years ago.

The phrase has become more plea than proclamation, and certainly more of a punch line than either of those, on the internet.

Behold, the start of a new “Texas Is Back SZN”: