Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Quinn Ewers’ status for Texas-Oklahoma game revealed

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 2, 2024 10:27 AM ET

Texas is using the bye week to prepare to face Oklahoma, and it sounds like their starting quarterback plans to return for the big rivalry game.

Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com reports that Quinn Ewers practiced on Tuesday and took first-team reps for the Longhorns. A source told Richardson there is “no way” Ewers will miss the Oklahoma game.

“Quinn is playing [against Oklahoma]. No way he misses this game or the rest of the season. He wants to win the SEC and a Natty,” Richardson was told.

According to multiple sources, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers participated in practice on Tuesday and received the first-team reps. I was told, "Quinn is playing [against Oklahoma]. No way he misses this game or the rest of the season. He wants to win the SEC and a Natty." pic.twitter.com/CLbmWqx4BG

— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) October 2, 2024

Ewers suffered an abdominal injury during Texas’ 56-7 win over UTSA two weeks ago. He was replaced by Arch Manning, who has played well over the last three games.

Manning started for Texas in blowout wins over Louisiana Monroe and Mississippi State. The redshirt freshman threw for 583 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions across the two games. Manning also had a rushing touchdown in Saturday’s 53-13 win over the Bulldogs.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian remained committed to Ewers throughout the offseason, and Manning’s strong play and star power have not changed that. The Longhorns are now ranked No. 1 in the nation following Georgia’s loss to Alabama, but they still believe Ewers gives them the best chance to contend for a national title.

The Red River Rivalry is one of the fiercest in college football. This is the first year Texas and Oklahoma will square off as members of the SEC. The Sooners beat the Longhorns 34-30 last year and have won five of the previous six meetings.

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

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