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Texas defeats Notre Dame, 50-47: Shane Buechele highlights

By Dave Stevenson

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) looks to throw against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) looks to throw against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Texas Longhorns beat Notre Dame and freshman quarterback Shane Buechele played a significant role in it.

Nobody expected the Texas Longhorns to beat Notre Dame in Week One. Even though home field advantage favored the Longhorns, Notre Dame came into the game nationally ranked. Thanks to some heroics from unexpected sources, the Longhorns won their biggest game in recent years by beating Notre Dame. Freshman quarterback Shane Buechele played a significant role in the win.

Buechele, the son of a former Major League Baseball player, split playing time with fourth year quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. The two quarterbacks went in and out of the game, even switching during drives. However, it was Buechele who came out looking the best of the two quarterbacks. Going forward, Texas might have no choice but to start Buechele.

Buechele finished the game with 280 passing yards. He threw for two touchdowns, completing 16 of his 26 passes. For a freshman quarterback, Buechele was confident and poised. His lone interception wasn’t a terrible one, as the cause of it was a tip.

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That isn’t to say that Swoopes was not impressive. His size and mobility provided a nice complement to Buechele’s arm. If anyone can make an uptempo offense with two quarterbacks subbing in and out work, it’s Texas. They’ve proven that. But going forward, Buechele is clearly the more talented quarterback.

Buechele’s performance against a top 10 Notre Dame team cannot be understated. Ever since the days of Vince Young and Colt McCoy, the Longhorns have been waiting for a quarterback who can be a game changer. It is only one game, but Buechele has been one for his entire college career.

Here are some of the highlights from his unforgettable night. Could Texas have their next great quarterback? Perhaps they have finally found him in Buechele.

It has been a while since the Longhorns have had a quarterback worth getting excited about. Buechele has changed that.

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