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Quinn Ewers Confirmed as Texas' Starting QB for 2024, Arch Manning to Remain Backup

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has made it clear that Quinn Ewers will lead the team as the starting quarterback in 2024, leaving Arch Manning in a backup role for another season.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs the ball during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game against the Washington Huskies at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Overview

  • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announces Quinn Ewers as the starting quarterback for the 2024 season, with Arch Manning set to continue as backup.
  • Ewers led Texas to the College Football Playoff and a Big 12 championship last season, throwing for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
  • Despite speculation about a potential transfer, Arch Manning has expressed his intention to stay with Texas and focus on his development.
  • Manning, a highly touted recruit and nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, played sparingly in his freshman year, completing 2 of 5 passes for 30 yards.
  • Texas will join the SEC starting next season, with expectations high for Ewers' leadership and Manning's potential future contributions.