Texas QB Quinn Ewers Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks With SC Sprain

The earliest Quinn Ewers could return would be against No. 7 Oklahoma on early October.

There now is a timetable for Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers' return. 

According to reports, Ewers is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a left clavicle sprain in the Longhorns' 20-19 loss to No. 1 Alabama. Ewers was experiencing significant pain and underwent an MRI on Saturday that confirmed the diagnosis.

The injury is also reportedly causing him discomfort with basic bodily functions such as breathing and swallowing. 

Ewers left in the first quarter after taking a hit against Crimson Tide outside linebacker Dallas Turner. He was taken to the locker room following the hit after being driven into the ground. 

Turner was flagged with a roughing the passer call after landing on Ewers' shoulder after the play, leading to a fresh set of downs and an eventual 1-yard touchdown run by Bijan Robinson. 

Ewers would return to the sidelines for the second half, wearing street clothes with his arm in a sling. The Longhorns turned to initial 2021 starter Hudson Card to close out Saturday's game. 

Ewers impressed early against Alabama's defense. He carved up the Crimson Tide's secondary, going 9-of-12 for 134 yards. Prior to the injury, Ewers connected with sophomore receiver Xavier Worthy for a 46-yard gain, placing the Longhorns at the Alabama 1-yard line. 

"I thought Quinn was in a really good rhythm when he was in the game," Sarkisian said postgame. "I felt really good about the way he was playing tonight against a really good defense."

Card, who started the season-opener against Louisiana in 2021, finished 14-of-22 passing for 158 yards. He led three scoring drives that were capped off by field goals from kicker Bert Auburn, including a 49-yard field goal with less than 90 seconds remaining. 

According to the timeline, the earliest fans should expect Ewers is back is Oct. 8 against No. 7 Oklahoma in the Red Rivers Showdown. 

Barring a setback, the latest time he should return would be against No. 11 Oklahoma State on Oct. 22. 

The Longhorns return to Royal-Memorial Stadium next Saturday to face UTSA at 7 p.m. 

LonghornsCountry.com will continue to keep you up to date with the status of Ewers moving forward. 

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