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Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers Injured vs. UTSA, Will Not Return

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has been injured vs. UTSA.

Matt Galatzan

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) leaves a game against the UTSA Roadrunners early in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) leaves a game against the UTSA Roadrunners early in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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AUSTIN - The Texas Longhorns suffered a significant scare on Saturday.

Early in the second quarter vs. UTSA, Longhorns star quarterback Quinn Ewers went down with an injury after completing a long pass to tight end Gunnar Helm.

Ewers was limping his way down the field to get to the line of scrimmage before falling to the turf.

Longhorns medical staff then ran out to examine Ewers, who was helped off of the field shortly after.

After heading to the locker room for further evaluation, Ewers returned to the sidelines in street clothes.

According to head coach Steve Sarkisian after the conclusion of the first half, Ewers has apparently suffered a strained abdomen. He will not return.

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Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian (middle) speaks with quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) moments before Ewers left the game early in the second quarter against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Before going own, Ewers was off to a great start for the Horns, completing 14 of 16 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns with one pick. He also ran once for seven yards.

In relief of Ewers, redshirt freshman backup QB Arch Manning came into the game, and immediately put the Horns into the end zone with a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore - the first touchdown catch of Moore's career. On the next possession, Manning scored again on a 67-yard touchdown run.

Heading into the game, Ewers was the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy following the Longhorns' domination of Michigan in Week 2. He had completed 44 of 63 passes for 506 yards and six scores, with a 165.6 QB rating before Saturday's matchup

Manning will lead the offense for the remainder of the game, in what will be his first meaningful game action since arriving at the 40 Acres.

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Matt Galatzan

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration.  Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network.  When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later.  Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered.  Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys.  You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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