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Tom Herman addresses the media ahead of the Big 12 Championship

With the win over Kansas, the Longhorns now head to Arlington to take on the Oklahoma Sooners.

By Gerald Goodridge

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For the first time since Colt McCoy led the charge against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 2009, the Texas Longhorns are heading to the Big 12 title game. Unlike 2009, it’s a foe they have already faced this season, the Oklahoma Sooners.

The first meeting between in October became an instant classic, with the Longhorns weathering a late barrage from Oklahoma and Heisman contender Kyler Murray to come away with a 48-45 win. Since, the Sooners have been on a tear, averaging 52.67 points per game, including a 59-56 thriller over the West Virginia Mountaineers to claim the top spot in the conference.

With so much on the line, the health of quarterback Sam Ehlinger is once again a question. Against Kansas, Ehlinger struggled with his accuracy, leading many to question if his shoulder was truly healthy.

As the Longhorns prepare for their most-important game of the season, Tom Herman addresses the media in his weekly press conference on Longhorn Network and TexasSports.com.

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