Texas QB Quinn Ewers Injured: Arch Manning Steps Up with Impressive Performance
UTSA VS TEXAS. Texas QB Quinn Ewers exits the game with a strained abdomen, but Arch Manning shines in relief, throwing for 223 yards and four touchdowns in the Longhorns’ 56-7 win over UTSA. Discover how Manning’s impressive performance reshapes Texas’ quarterback dynamics.
UTSA VS TEXAS: Texas QB Quinn Ewers Exits UTSA Game with Injury; Arch Manning Delivers Stellar Performance in Relief
In a dramatic turn of events during Texas’ commanding 56-7 victory over UTSA, starting quarterback Quinn Ewers was forced to leave the game with what was later diagnosed as a strained abdomen. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Ewers, who had been performing excellently, pulled up after a handoff. Despite his impressive 14-of-16 passing for 185 yards and two touchdowns, Ewers was seen walking gingerly to the sideline before being escorted to the medical tent.
As Ewers received medical attention, Arch Manning, the highly touted backup and nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, took over at quarterback. Manning wasted no time making an impact, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore Jr. on his very first attempt. The freshman sensation continued to impress, adding a 67-yard rushing touchdown to his early game contributions.
Manning’s performance did not falter, even as he faced some challenges from the UTSA pass rush. By the end of the game, Manning had accumulated 223 passing yards and four touchdown passes, including a spectacular 75-yard connection with freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo. Despite a brief struggle with the pass rush and finishing with 53 rushing yards due to a couple of sacks, Manning demonstrated his potential and resilience.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian later confirmed that Ewers’ injury was a strained abdomen, raising concerns about his availability in upcoming games. Meanwhile, Manning’s stellar performance provides a silver lining for the Longhorns, showcasing the depth and talent of their quarterback roster. With the game comfortably in hand, Manning was replaced by Trey Owens in the fourth quarter, but his efforts had already firmly established his role as a capable and promising quarterback.
