The future of Texas QB Quinn Ewers is in question following its semifinal loss to Washington in the Sugar Bowl.
Arch Manning got his first chance to speak to reporters on Saturday since he enrolled at Texas and reporters made it clear how much they wanted to hear him speak as he got more coverage than Quinn Ewers.
One of the more revealing photos from the lead-up to the College Football Playoff matchups showcased Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers looking over his shoulder to the swarm of reporters engulfing Texas backup Arch Manning.
Manning is America’s most-publicized backup quarterback and many are wondering when he will become the Longhorns’ starter.
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With Texas’ 2023 season now over following a 37-31 loss to Washington in Monday’s Sugar Bowl, Manning’s role will be a major storyline as Ewers decides whether he is going to return to Austin.
Ewers has been projected as a potential first-round pick, but ESPN reported in early December that the likelihood of him returning “has increased exponentially.”
The quarterback said he had not yet decided on his future before the game, according to kxan.com.
The deadline for Manning to declare he is transferring is Thursday. Manning said he plans to return to Texas for his sophomore year regardless of whether Ewers returns.
Maalik Murphy was Texas’ No. 2 throughout the season and started when Ewers suffered a shoulder injury, but he has since transferred to Duke.
Arch threw just five passes and tallied 30 passing yards in his first season.
