A Texas Longhorns offense boosted by the return of starting quarterback Quinn Ewers in Saturday’s 49-0 win over the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl will receive another boost this weekend against the Iowa State Cyclones when senior tight end Jahleel Billingsley returns from a six-game suspension.
“Yeah, it’s great to have Jahleel back,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday. “It’s just another addition for us.”
Having the Alabama transfer available for the first time this season bolsters a position group that has seen sophomore Ja’Tavion Sanders emerge as an every-down, breakout player, but hasn’t received major contributions from sophomore Gunnar Helm (four catches for 25 yards) with offensive tackle Andrej Karic serving as a blocking tight end in certain packages.