Quinn Ewers injury update: Steve Sarkisian gives latest on Texas QB

Steve Sarkisian likely wanted to get more than one quarterback on the field against UTSA. The switch came earlier than he likely hoped, though. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers had to leave Saturday’s game due to an injury, eventually walking into the locker room. Redshirt freshman Arch Manning has been playing ever since.

Just before the two-minute timeout, Ewers was on the sideline in street clothes. Sarkisian was able to provide an update on his third-year starting QB, giving us the exact injury.

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“He’s got a strained abdomen,” Sarkisian said.

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From a short-term perspective, Texas appears to be in good hands with Manning under center. His first play from scrimmage resulted in a touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore. On the next drive, Manning showed off his athleticism with a 67-yard touchdown run.

“It was a good start,” Sarkisian said. “Break down of protection there. So, he’s going through it. First time really playing good football… We just want to call the things that he’s good at, the guys have been practicing, and what we feel comfortable with.”

Depending on the severity of the injury, long-term effects are where Texas could be worried with Ewers. Next week is the final nonconference matchup against Louisiana-Monroe before beginning SEC play against Mississippi State on Sept. 28. A bye then falls on the schedule before they head to Dallas for the Red River Shootout against Oklahoma.

Quinn Ewers heads back to locker room after injury

Ewers suffered his injury in the second quarter, immediately heading to the medical tent. There was an extended stay on the sideline before the quarterback headed to the locker room. A towel was over his head during the walk.

“Ewers spent around 15 minutes in the medical tent here,” ESPN’s Quint Kessenich said. “It’s rare you see a player with that much time, an extended stay. Doctors came out, walked over to Coach Sark and had a long conversation. I cannot read lips, I’m not sure what they said. Ewers remained in the tent until just now, walking off under his own power with a towel over his head.

“Now, the fans here, you think Heisman favorite, hush. But not quite because Arch has played so well off the bench.”

Unfortunately, injuries are nothing new for Ewers during his time with the Longhorns. In his third year as the starter, the previous two have seen extended periods of time missed. Last season saw Ewers play in 12 of 14 games while 2022 was three missed games.