Because the No. 1 ranked Longhorns put together for his or her SEC debut this Saturday in opposition to Mississippi State (4:15 p.m. ET, SEC Community), Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian remains to be undecided on who the beginning quarterback can be.
Quinn Ewers, who had been the starter for the Longhorns and led them to victories in opposition to Colorado State and Michigan of their opening two contests of the season, suffered an indirect pressure of their Week 3 recreation in opposition to UTSA.
Arch Manning, the son of Cooper, grandson of Archie, and nephew to Peyton and Eli has since taken over the reins. He made his first profession begin this previous Saturday when the Longhorns defeated UL Monroe 51-3.
Whereas Sarkisian had beforehand said on Monday that he was happy with how Ewers appeared in observe, he reiterated to reporters on Thursday {that a} resolution wouldn’t be made till Friday.
“We’ll resolve on the quarterback factor [Friday],” Sarkisian said. “It will not be a secret. We’re not making an attempt to drag the wool over anyone’s eyes. Simply need to give Quinn each alternative to see if he is able to play and what he seems to be like.”
No matter who Sarkisian chooses, each QBs have displayed unbelievable expertise. In his third season at Texas, Ewers has began out the 2024 season particularly sturdy, finishing 58 of his 79 move makes an attempt for 691 yards with eight TDs and solely two interceptions.
Whereas Manning appeared in final season’s blowout victory over Texas Tech, he has obtained some extra enjoying time this season, particularly with Ewers’ damage.
Simply final week in opposition to UL Monroe, Manning led the Longhorns to a dominating efficiency, going 15-of-29 for 258 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. Though his 51.7 completion proportion was not eye-opening, Manning displayed his arm energy and proved why he’s greater than able to main the Longhorns if Ewers can not go.
Because the Longhorns start SEC play for the primary time, one may argue their SEC schedule is favorable. After opening in opposition to the Bulldogs of Mississippi State, who can be with out beginning QB Blake Shapen (shoulder) for the remainder of the 2024 season, the Longhorns will go into their first off-week earlier than their rivalry recreation in opposition to Oklahoma the next Saturday. After the Longhorns host the Georgia Bulldogs on Oct. 19, their schedule consists of residence video games in opposition to Florida and Kentucky, whereas their highway contests embody video games at Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
Contemplating how daunting the SEC slate may be, Texas seems to have every little thing in entrance of them if they’ll keep wholesome and dwell as much as their present expectations because the top-ranked workforce within the nation.
