No. 1 Texas has risen again to the highest of the AP High 25 rankings with out the assistance of it’s No. 1 quarterback. Now he simply may be out there to assist it keep there.
Since injuring his stomach towards UTSA again on September 14, Longhorns star — and Heisman Trophy contender — Quinn Ewers has been on the sidelines whereas backup Arch Manning ran Texas’ offense towards UL-Monroe and Mississippi State.
However with arguably the largest sport of the yr developing in Week 7 towards No. 18 Oklahoma — and Texas coming off a bye week — it seems QB1 is able to return to the huddle for the Purple River Rivalry.
As of Monday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is getting ready for Ewers to steer the Longhorns towards their longtime rivals of their first assembly as SEC members.
“I believed he seemed good coming off the bye,” Sarkisian advised reporters. “I feel if anyone benefited from the day off, it was most likely him. We’re going to observe him day by day simply to type of see how he continues to progress, however I be ok with how he was [Monday].
“I be ok with him going into Saturday, however that continues to be to be seen.”
It is smart Sarkisian would depart slightly wiggle room on Ewers’ standing — even when it’s only a little bit of gamesmanship — however both approach, Texas needs to be in advantageous form when it enters the Cotton Bowl on Saturday afternoon.
Ewers has compiled 691 yards passing with eight touchdowns and two interceptions in three begins. Manning has thrown for 901 yards, 9 touchdowns and two picks in his 4 appearances this season whereas including one other 82 yards and three scores on the bottom.
UPDATE: Ewers is formally set to start out towards Oklahoma, per FOX Sports activities.
Guess who’s again?! Quinn Ewers will begin for @TexasFootball towards Oklahoma 🤘 pic.twitter.com/PlUjWopH1s
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