Quinn Ewers details changes in his diet

The transformation of Quinn Ewers is the main storyline in Austin this offseason. QB1 has gone from a blossoming freshman with flashes of potential to a potential breakout star for Texas. People around the program have noted how Ewers has stepped up as a leader. Not just on the practice field but also by taking care of himself.

A lot has been made of Ewers’ hair. No longer do we have the famous blonde mullet. Instead, he decided to go with a simple buzz cut, citing the Austin heat and Ewers may have a point there. But nothing shows the buy-in more than Ewers having a body transformation.

After being 218 pounds during the bowl game against Washington, Ewers claims to be around 200 pounds early in fall camp. He says the process was not too complicated, just removing the fast food from his diet. Taking advantage of the kitchen inside of the football facilities wound up being the choice.

“Just not as much fast food,” Ewers said. “I was focused on eating what the University provides. Higher doses of protein, less carbs. More vegetables. Just the healthy stuff. Nothing too much to it besides trying to eat healthier.”

But there was one aspect of the diet nobody should have to go through…

“I laid off the Chick-Fil-A that I was having a lot,” Ewers said. “Big Chick-Fil-A fan.”

Not sure what Ewers’ Chick-Fil-A order is but giving up a Spicy Chicken Sandwich combo is quite the task. There must have been a ton of discipline coming from the quarterback. However, it’s something he seems willing to give up to have a better 2023 season for Texas.

The inconsistencies from Ewers are well documented. His quarter against Alabama and full-game performance vs. Oklahoma give Texas folks optimism. Outside of those two games, everything just seemed off — not something you would expect with Steve Sarkisian running the show.

Weight loss of nearly 20 pounds is a positive sign as well. Ewers seems to be taking the job a lot more seriously, attempting to approach the 2023 season with a professional mindset. Sarkisian has stated the entire Texas roster is on a mission, not just Ewers.

If Texas can get back to double-digit wins and maybe a Big 12 Championship, the investment from Ewers will have paid off. And ironically enough, based on the latest bowl projections from CBS Sports, he could be able to celebrate the successful season with a few Chick-Fil-A meals.