Quinn Ewers injury update: Latest on Texas QB vs. Mississippi State on Thursday report

A historic moment is set to take place in Austin on Saturday when Mississippi State takes on Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. It’s the Longhorns’ first-ever SEC game, hoping to join the conference with a big result against the Bulldogs.

Two head coaches are going up against one another with some familiarity. Jeff Lebby was previously the Oklahoma offensive coordinator and went 1-1 against Texas. Steve Sarkisian is hoping for a game more similar to the 2022 Red River Shootout and 2023.

Before focusing on the game itself, there are some injuries both teams are dealing with. The second of four availability reports was released on Thursday, with multiple big names popping up on both sides.

You can check out the full report below.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Blake Shapen, QB, Out

DeAgo Brumfield, CB, Out

Creed Whittemore, WR, Out

Traveon Wright, CB, Out

Tyler Woodard, S, Out

Trent Hudson, WR, Out

Kedrick Bingley-Jones, DL, Out

Keyvone Lee, RB, Out

Kalvin Dinkins, DL, Out

Chris Keys Jr., S, Out

Isaac Smith, S, Probable

Texas Longhorns

CJ Baxter, RB, Out

Christian Clark, RB, Out

Velton Gardner, RB, Out

Derek Williams Jr., DB, Out

Colin Page, RB, Doubtful

Tate Haver, DS, Questionable

DeAndre Moore Jr., WR, Questionable

Quinn Ewers, QB, Questionable

Jelani McDonald, DB, Probable

Quintrevion Wisner, RB, Questionable

Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Probable

Quarterback decision biggest storyline for Texas

Ever since Quinn Ewers sustained his injury, Sarkisian has maintained the quarterback would be listed as questionable. That quickly turned into him not playing against Louisiana-Monroe, ceding to Arch Manning for his first start on the 40 Acres.

Before the Thursday injury report was revealed, Sarkisian revealed Texas would make its final decision on Friday. It’s the final opportunity for Ewers to show he has the ability to play at a high level. If not, Manning will once again get the call.

“We’re gonna decide on the quarterback thing tomorrow. It won’t be a secret,” Steve Sarkisian said. “We’re not trying to pull the wool over anybody’s eyes. Just want to give Quinn every opportunity to see if he’s ready to play and what he looks like. I’d say he’s improved every day. I think Arch [Manning] has had a very good week and I would say this, Trey Owens had his best week of practice.”