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Ehlinger breaks Longhorns' record in thrilling Sugar Bowl victory

The Sugar Bowl was extra sweet for the Longhorns' quarterback after Sam Ehlinger broke a record set by Vince Young in 2004.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Sam Ehlinger had a sweet start to 2019 as he led the Texas Longhorns to a victory in the Sugar Bowl over Georgia, 28-21.

How sweet indeed. 🤘@TexasFootball #SugarBowl CHAMPS! pic.twitter.com/Xq4f7NxdRL
— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) January 2, 2019

Ehlinger became the single-season rushing touchdown leader after his second rushing touchdown in the Sugar Bowl, but he had three for the night, bringing the record up to 16 for a season.

Sam Ehlinger's 2nd TD tonight.
Ehlinger breaks VY's 2004 single-season rushing TD by a QB record with rushing TD No. 15 on the season. pic.twitter.com/7h9eYYaM6t
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) January 2, 2019

Not only did Ehlinger end up with a Sugar Bowl victory and new record for the Longhorns, but he also won MVP for the night.

A touching moment for the 2018 @SugarBowlNola MVP, @sehlinger3 . #ThisIsTexas pic.twitter.com/a7pM72XClS
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) January 2, 2019

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