Arch Manning vs. Quinn Ewers controversy takes center stage as Texas faces reality of losing SEC championship

Is Steve Sarkisian about to make his boldest decision of the season? The Texas Longhorns’ quarterback room is starting to feel like a high-stakes stock market. Current starter Quinn Ewers is reliable, but not necessarily exciting. Think of him as a blue chip stock teetering on the edge of a cliff. Then there’s Arch Manning, a redshirt freshman who has very high expectations. Ever since Manning joined the Longhorns in 2023, fans have wanted to see what he can do, and this season they finally got a taste of it.

With Texas playing the Bulldogs in the SEC Championship, all eyes were on Sarkisian’s QB decisions. Should he stay with the struggling Ewers, or should he roll the dice on the hotly-talked-about Manning? The debate reached a fever pitch after the Longhorns fell short in a 22-19 loss to Georgia.

“Arch or Quinn? 👀” A Dec. 8 Rivals.com Instagram post was accompanied by the question, “Should Texas start Archman in CFP?” The post sparked a firestorm and divided opinions among Texas fans. Some were firm supporters of Ewers, while others supported Manning, believing he was the key to taking Texas to the next level. No matter where you stand as a fan, one thing is for sure: both quarterbacks are top-notch on and off the field. Want proof? Just look at the stats.

good, Despite injuries, Longhorns QB1 Quinn Ewers had a great season. In 6 games, He threw for 890 yards, nine touchdowns, three interceptions, and completed over 60 percent. on the other hand Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning also contributed significantly. in Ewers’ absence. In 4 games, He threw for 901 yards, 12 touchdowns, and completed 70.5%.

However, some prefer Quinn over Manning given the performance patterns of these two standout quarterbacks. in this case, especiallythe performance against Georgia will be important. both of them Setting records, Manning had a strong game against UTSA, throwing for 223 yards and 4 Quinn had a strong game, adding a touchdown and a rushing touchdown, passing for 246 yards and three TDs against No. 10 Michigan.

However, fans are wondering which quarterback will be selected. maximum He is a perfect fit for the Longhorns’ head coach and will provide the spark Texas needs to win in the postseason.

Fan thoughts on the Texas QB situation

In today’s game against Georgia, Ewers completed 16 of 30 passes for 190 total yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. His completion percentage was around 53.3%. In response to this, fans said,Quinn had a good game” commented another fan.what are you talking about? played by Quinn Really Well, tonight. I couldn’t catch a break.“

Ewers had a decent season with 24 touchdowns, seven picks, and a high completion percentage. Let’s be honest: Ewers’ ankle injury is a serious issue for Georgia’s defense. His mobility is severely limited, and Georgia’s defensive line will likely take advantage of that. Are you facing such pressure with ankle pain? Not ideal.

But if you pay attention to the Texas-Georgia game, you’ll definitely notice Ewers’ standout performance. Quinn’s fans were upset and said:What kind of stupid question is this?” On Ewers’ presence at the starting quarterback position. In the SEC title game, Texas was also hurt by penalties, including two brutal ones by Isaiah Bond inside Georgia’s 30. Taking note, another fan said:I agree that Quinn played well, but one of the picks was not good. Really It just bounced back to Isaiah because of him, we need to be more disciplined and smart. forward”

Meanwhile, Arch Manning adds a new element of uncertainty. Remember the Week 8 loss to Georgia? Sark didn’t hesitate to give Manning snaps when Ewers was struggling. However, dDespite not playing many significant snaps in this SEC Championship Game, Manning ran for 5 yards before leaving the field. In a chaotic play, the Texas center accidentally kicked a pork rind, hitting running back Jadon Blue. While this was happening, Manning attempted to sneak up the middle of the quarterback.

Following this, Manning supporters endorsed him as Sarkisian’s QB1 to maintain his great play throughout the season, stating:Yes, please” Another fan said, “Yeah, if they want to go they’ll take them.” However, that It’s safe to say that most Texas fans support Ewers over Manning, but Sarkisian’s final decision is still up in the air. With Ewers likely heading to the NFL and already whispers of him being a Deshaun Watson replacement, will 2025 officially belong to Arch Manning?