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5 takeaways from Texas' availability: Why the Longhorns remain confident in Sam Ehlinger ahead of USC game

AUSTIN -- Texas players met with the media on Tuesday to preview Saturday's home showdown with No. 22 USC, a rematch from last year's 27-24 double-overtime loss to the Trojans.

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday's availability:

1. Tre Watson, a childhood USC fan, gets another shot at Trojans

Growing up in Southern California, all Tre Watson knew was the USC Trojans. The Corona native rooted for USC as a kid and was a big Reggie Bush fan. Watson, a graduate transfer running back from Cal who got to play against USC the past few years, has even worn No.