AUSTIN, Texas — A competition for the backup quarterback role for the Texas Longhorns that officially started during spring practice now adds another dimension during preseason camp with the addition of senior Troy Trojans transfer Matthew Caldwell, an unexpected addition to the program during the spring transfer window.
Caldwell enters a battle waged during the spring between redshirt freshman Trey Owens and freshman KJ Lacey with the outcome of that competition leaving Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian feeling uncomfortable enough to pursue a more experience option.
“The last thing I want to do is put a young player on the field if he’s not ready to play.