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Texas QB outlook for 2019: Sam Ehlinger is 'the guy,' but will there be a reliable backup this time?

Here is the outlook for the Texas Longhorns' quarterback position in 2019.

Key returnees: Sam Ehlinger (junior), Casey Thompson (redshirt freshman)

Key losses: Shane Buechele (transferring to SMU), Cameron Rising (transferring to Utah)

Newcomers: Roschon Johnson (four-star Port Neches-Groves product and nation's No. 6-ranked dual-threat quarterback, per 247Sports)

Biggest unanswered question: Does Texas have a capable, dependable backup?

Last season there was little reason to panic in the two games starter Sam Ehlinger got hurt in. Experienced backup Shane Buechele, who had started 19 games in his career, came in for relief twice and led the Longhorns to wins over Baylor and Iowa State.