Steve Sarkisian: 'I have a pretty good idea' who will be QB1

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Steve Sarkisian: 'I have a pretty good idea' who will be Texas' starting QB

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/18/22

Steve Sarkisian hinted on Thursday that he has made a decision about Texas’ starting quarterback.

Sark spoke with the media and discussed the quarterback position. He said he has a “pretty good idea” who will be the team’s starting quarterback. However, Sark wants Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers to have a little more time to battle for the job.

Steve Sarkisian says ”I have a pretty good idea” who the #Longhorns’ QB will be between Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers, “but I want to let these guys compete a little more.”

— Chip Brown (@ChipBrown247) August 18, 2022

Earlier this week, Sarkisian said the battle between the players was tight.

Sark on QB separation: "It's tight. Both guys are working very hard."

Says they both are operating at a high level, but recognize there is room for improvement.

— Bob Ballou (@BobBallouSports) August 15, 2022

Card is entering his redshirt sophomore season. He passed for 590 yards, five touchdowns and an interception last season.

Ewers enrolled at Ohio State last year but quickly transferred away from the school and chose Texas. He is a highly touted prospect, but his status as a top recruit is not guaranteeing him any playing time.

Texas is coming off a 5-7 campaign in what was Sarkisian’s first season on the job.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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