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‘X-factor’ is how TCU coach Gary Patterson describes Texas QB Sam Ehlinger

TCU coach Gary Patterson didn’t waste time in assessing Texas’ offense. He knows how big of a threat Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger is.

“He will beat you with his feet,” Patterson said during his weekly news conference on Tuesday. “He’s a running back playing quarterback. He beats you with his feet. He’s won a lot of ballgames because of taking off, running draws, powers, quarterback stretches, all of those kind of things.

“We didn’t play him a year ago, so you’ve got to be ready. He’s the X-factor in their offense.