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B.J. Foster to Remain with Texas Despite Reportedly Quitting Team Mid-Game

Two days after Texas 5-star safety B.J. Foster reportedly quit the team during the Longhorns' 59-3 win over UTEP, coach Tom Herman said the junior starter will remain with the team, per ESPN.

According to a report from OrangeBloods.com's Anwar Richardson, Foster was frustrated with his lack of playing time and walked off the field on Saturday. But Herman said the Texas native, who played in 22 games for the Longhorns in his first two seasons, spoke with coaches to remedy the situation:

"He was very contrite, very apologetic. We'll handle the discipline in-house.