Let’s make something abundantly clear: Quinn Ewers is still the guy in Austin.
One of the Heisman Trophy favorites entering the season, Ewers has battled injuries, including one this season that forced him to miss time, during his time with the Longhorns. On Saturday, when the Texas defensive line fell apart, Ewers was pulled from the game and replaced by the more mobile Arch Manning in the first half.
Ewers returned as starter in the second half, which is noteworthy. But the decision to go to Manning, who has had plenty of reps this season, is curious. Ewers did not play particularly well when he returned, and that’s perhaps the most noteworthy.
Steve Sarkisian has now showcased that, when both are healthy, Manning is an option. If there’s another night like this, the quarterback controversy that many expected initially could hit overdrive.
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