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 could be obtainable to assist it keep there.
Since injuring his stomach in opposition to 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 in opposition to UL-Monroe and Mississippi State.
However with arguably the largest recreation of the yr arising in Week 7 in opposition to 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 making ready for Ewers to steer the Longhorns in opposition to their longtime rivals of their first assembly as SEC members.
“I assumed he appeared good coming off the bye,” Sarkisian informed reporters. “I believe if anyone benefited from the day without work, it was in all probability him. We’re going to watch 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 is still to be seen.”
It is smart Sarkisian would depart somewhat wiggle room on Ewers’ standing — even when it’s only a little bit of gamesmanship — however both manner, Texas must be in tremendous 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 in opposition to Oklahoma, per FOX Sports activities.
Guess who’s again?! Quinn Ewers will begin for @TexasFootball in opposition to Oklahoma 🤘 pic.twitter.com/PlUjWopH1s
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