Arch Manning's path to starting for Texas in 2025 remains unchanged, despite some lingering uncertainty about Quinn Ewers' future.
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Ewers, who entered the season as a Heisman contender, has seen his stock slip due to injuries and inconsistent play. While there's been speculation about him returning for another year of college football, either at Texas or elsewhere, sources close to the situation have shot that down.
According to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com, Ewers still plans to enter the NFL Draft, meaning the Longhorns will likely be moving forward with Manning sooner rather than later.
Ewers' draft stock is in flux, and it's not hard to see why. He hasn't lived up to expectations this season, but he still has time to turn things around. Texas is preparing for a College Football Playoff showdown with Clemson, and if Ewers plays well and helps lead the Longhorns to the national championship game, it could do wonders for his draft stock.
However, even with the opportunity to boost his resume, Ewers seems committed to turning pro, despite the possibility of slipping out of the first round.
Sources say Quinn Ewers still plans to declare for the NFL Draft after this season, paving the way for Arch Manning to take over in 2025. Manning is locked in with Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian, with no plans to transfer. Right now, both are dialed in on Clemson. pic.twitter.com/BYdC5EIgFG
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) December 13, 2024
Meanwhile, Manning, who's been waiting patiently behind Ewers for two seasons, could see increased playing time during the College Football Playoff.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has already sprinkled Manning into certain plays as the season has progressed, and it'll be interesting to see if that trend continues in the postseason. With Ewers' future in the NFL looking likely, Manning's time to shine at Texas may come sooner than expected — and the 2025 season is starting to look like his.
