April 23, 2022; Austin, TX, USA; Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during Texas’s annual spring football game at Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on April 23, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-USA TODAY NETWORK
Texas is using the bye week to prepare to face Oklahoma, and it sounds like their staring quarterback is planning to return for the big rivalry game.
Quinn Ewers practiced on Tuesday and took first-team reps for the Longhorns, Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com reports. 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.
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, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions across the two games. Manning also had a rushing touchdown in Saturday’s 53-13 win over the Bulldogs.