Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is used to being in the spotlight, is at the center of a new controversy.
According to reports, multiple Power Four schools are luring Ewers into the transfer portal and offering big bucks for his talent. On3’s Pete Nakos revealed that the tampering frenzy has reached unprecedented levels, with Ewers reportedly receiving an offer of $6 million.
But not everyone is impressed. Former teammate Jontae Cook, who played with Ewers at Texas before transferring to Washington, didn’t hold back. Following the falsified report, Cook attacked the quarterback on social media, calling him a “waste of money.” ah.
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Cook’s candid comments stirred the pot and fueled speculation about Ewers’ next move. With Arch Manning, another top recruit, expected to take the reins at Texas next season, Ewers’ future with the Longhorns appears to be coming to an end. Many expected him to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, but the lure of another season in college with a big salary could change his plans.
Ewers, a former No. 1 rookie, proved himself by leading Texas to back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff. Despite his success, it’s clear that his relationships with some former teammates may not be as strong. Despite Ewers’ success, he has been a burden for the Texans at times this season.
He has battled injuries all year, and many of his decisions left fans scratching their heads.
As tampering allegations swirl and Ewers weighs his options, one thing is certain: the quarterback’s decisions will be closely watched.
Ewers and the Texans will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl later today. The winner of this matchup will advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will await the winner of Ohio State and Oregon State.
