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Sam Ehlinger: Texas Is 'Back' After Win over Georgia in 2019 Sugar Bowl

Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger made a major proclamation Tuesday after upsetting Georgia 28-21 in the Sugar Bowl.

According to ESPN.com's Sam Khan Jr., after being named Sugar Bowl MVP, Ehlinger was asked about the importance of the win. In response, he exclaimed, "Longhorn Nation—we're baaaaaaaaack!"

The No. 15 Longhorns beat a No. 5 Georgia team that many felt deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff despite suffering two losses.

Georgia dropped to 11-3 on the season with Tuesday's defeat, while Texas improved to 10-4.

The win was a significant one for Texas since it hadn't won 10 or more games in a season since 2009.