The Texas Longhorns are entering a 2024 season packed with high expectations. On paper, Texas should be one of the top National Championship contenders in the nation. Steve Sarkisian has been able to put together an absolutely stacked roster on both sides of the football. However, a lot of the media focus has been on the quarterback position. Quinn Ewers will be the starter to open up the 2024 season, but Arch Manning is waiting eagerly for an opportunity to play. Both players are among the top quarterbacks in the nation and are also two of the highest rated NIL players on the market. Right now, On3 has ranked Manning as the No. 2 NIL athlete in college football with a massive $3.1 million valuation. As for Ewers, he ranks No. 5 in college football with a $1.7 million valuation. While having two starting-caliber quarterbacks is a good problem, it does put pressure on the starter. Despite the pressure of having an elite backup behind him, Ewers is ready to play. He talked recently about the pressure that he's
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