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Jerrod Heard era begins with a boom in Texas win over Rice

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Jerrod Heard era got off to a rousing start Saturday at Texas, where the Longhorns knocked off Rice 42-28 for their first win of the season. Here’s what we learned:

What the win means for Texas: Hope.