The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners are on the move to the SEC. This is a highly anticipated move as many experts believe that it will be a jump in the quality of competition the Longhorns face in comparison to their soon-to-be former home of the Big 12 conference.

But while individuals outside the program are salivating and fixated on the Longhorns in the SEC, which won’t happen until the 2024 season, their quarterback is of a different mindset. Recently Texas’ starting quarterback, Quinn Ewers, addressed the move but revealed that the players themselves ‘aren’t too focused’ on it.

“Yeah, we’re not too focused on that quite yet, just because we got a whole season ahead of us,” said Ewers. “We’re excited. Obviously, it’s a big jump. The SEC has great teams; the Big 12 also has great teams. But yeah, there’s an excitement to it, for sure.”

The Longhorns’ move to the SEC is widely anticipated. And plenty of fans can’t wait to see them face off against the likes of LSU, Alabama, and Georgia and renew their rivalry with in-state rival Texas A&M. But for now, that is on the back burner. The players are focused on ending the program’s tenure in the Big 12 on a positive note, possibly as conference champions.

Ewers says, ‘I feel I’m getting a PHD in QB play’ under Steve Sarkisian

In his time at Texas, Ewers has grown close with Sarkisian and, even more so, has learned a great deal from his head coach. During the same interview, Ewers likened what he has learned from Sarkisian to getting a Ph.D. on the field.

“Man, he’s a great coach. I love being around Coach Sark. You know, like I feel like I’m getting a Ph.D. in football quarterback play,” said Ewers. “So, I couldn’t be more excited from for him being my coach and just the relationship we’ve built. It’s been great, and I’m excited to see where it goes.”

Last season for Texas, in just 10 games, Ewers threw for 2177 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. That was just his first season at Texas under Sarkisian and just his first as a starting quarterback in college football.

But with what he has learned from the Longhorns’ offensive-minded head coach from last season and over this offseason, the expectations are huge for Ewers. And if he can put that Ph.D. in quarterback play to good use, he and the Longhorns could very well find themselves in the College Football Playoff, competing for a national championship at the end of the season.