Ewers, who spent three seasons as Texas’ starter, played a key role in elevating the Longhorns before making the jump to the pros. His departure has now ushered in the a new era in Austin. The grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning waited patiently behind Ewers for two years before stepping into the spotlight as the program’s new leader.

New Texas starting QB Arch Manning is among the five most critical offensive players for the 2025 Longhorns. Who else is on the list?

Ed Orgeron, who won a national title during his days as the head coach at LSU, raised those expectations a little bit higher this week when he compared Manning to a current NFL st