The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to host the Southern Methodist University Mustangs in the new-look College Football Playoff. As successful as the Longhorns have been this season, there’s been a bit of a quarterback controversy hanging over them all year.
Veteran Quinn Ewers has taken the bulk of the team’s starts under center, but when he was down with an injury Sophomore Arch Manning dazzled in his place. Many fans have called for Manning to take the full-time job following inconsistent play from Ewers returning from injury.
With Ewers having a season of eligibility remaining, there was a chance that he might decide to return to play another season. Now, we have Texas’ decision on how they’ll handle Manning and Ewers should the latter return to college.
“Quinn Ewers is reportedly “debating” on returning to college football and forgoing the NFL Draft yet again. However, Texas is reportedly ‘ready”’ to move on to Arch Manning next season, which would prompt Ewers to enter the transfer portal.
“Many NFL scouts reportedly believe Ewers could ‘benefit’ from another year in college. Ewers has one more year of eligibility left and it most likely will be spent with another Top-10 team. The Longhorns QB has a DECISION to make,” reported NFL Rookie Watch.
Quinn Ewers is reportedly “debating” on returning to college football and forgoing the NFL Draft yet again.
However, Texas is reportedly “ready” to move on to Arch Manning next season, which would prompt Ewers to enter the transfer portal.
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— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) December 12, 2024
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“Come to the team out west. Dan Lanning and the team have a proven track record of taking good qbs to new heights,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Bring him to Michigan! Perfect fit. He’s used to being in front of a big name backup QB and handling the pressure that comes with it. Gives Bryce Underwood one year to develop under a great starter. Match made in heaven!” one fan added.
“Ewers will have to transfer unfortunately. Texas wants Arch for next year, they’ve put too much NIL for him to sit two years and the sit a third. Ewers would be the best plug and play QB of the Transfer Portal Class,” one fan added.
“It’s really not a decision to make, Texas will move on and Arch is the guy,” another fan added.
It’ll be interesting to see what Ewers decides to do.
