Michael Austin Presley (born May 10, 1953) is a former football player who started as quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in two games in 1974.
During this stretch, Presley guided his team to a district championship and the school's most wins in AAAA competition.
[1] Mike Presley arrived at Texas with high expectations, but numerous injuries and tough competition limited his playing time.
After Presley played well in the Cotton Bowl, he came into spring practice with a real chance to earn the starting position.
[3] However, in the first game of 1974 Akins suffered a concussion in the 2nd quarter and Presley, a favorite with students, replaced him, leading the Longhorns from a 3-0 deficit to a win over Boston College.