Back to the Texas Longhorns Newsfeed

5 takeaways from Texas' 37-14 win over No. 22 USC: QB Sam Ehlinger shines in pivotal game

AUSTIN -- Not many could have expected what transpired on Saturday night at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, but, nonetheless, no one wearing burnt orange was left complaining.

The Longhorns shook off a slow start and dominated No. 22 USC, 37-14, in front of a sellout crowd of 103,507 -- the largest in school history. It was also Texas' 900th win in program history.

Here are five takeaways from Saturday night's game:

1. Texas makes big 4th and goal stand in first half, then catches break with controversial no safety call

There was a pivotal sequence midway through the second quarter where the Longhorns caught some big breaks.