The Texas Longhorns have a 5-0 start to the 2024 college football season, despite injuries to key players on offense and defense, including starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has been out for the last two and a half games due to an abdominal strain, has been a huge discussion point as Texas prepares to face Oklahoma in Week 7.The injury paved the way for backup quarterback Arch Manning, who stepped in and gave outstanding performances, giving fans a peek of the future as Ewers pursues an NFL career.
As the Longhorns prepare for the Red River Rivalry, head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed Ewers’ status on Monday, generating uncertainty over who will lead the team against Oklahoma.
Sarkisian commented positively about Ewers’ condition following Texas’ bye week, implying that the time off had benefited the rehabilitating quarterback. Sarkisian expressed his opinion on Ewers’ progress.
“I thought he looked good coming off the bye,” Sarkisian said, noting that they aim to “monitor him daily” and analyze his progress. However, the head coach did not make a firm commitment, choosing for caution instead.
Despite this, Sarkisian stated that if the game were to take place immediately, he would feel “comfortable” playing Ewers, which has sparked tremendous excitement among supporters.
Though Sarkisian stated that Ewers would likely play against Oklahoma, Texas’ plans remain unknown.
How Ewers handles more reps during the week will ultimately determine his destiny in the important battle, but all indicators point to the quarterback returning just in time for one of college football’s most intense rivalry games.
