Texas Longhorns Receive Positive Injury Updates on Kelvin Banks and Quinn Ewers Ahead of SEC Championship Game
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to face the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, and they received welcome news on the injury front. Head coach Steve Sarkisian provided updates on the status of star left tackle Kelvin Banks and quarterback Quinn Ewers, both of whom are crucial to the team’s success.
Banks suffered an injury during the Longhorns’ matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, leading to concerns about his availability for the championship game. However, Sarkisian’s update on Monday brought a sense of relief, as he indicated that Banks is progressing well.
“Similar to Quinn, it’s going to be a process throughout the week to see what he can look like as we get closer to game day,” Sarkisian said. “But it was a good start to the week for him.”
Ewers, who played through a high ankle sprain against the Aggies, also received a positive update from Sarkisian. The quarterback performed admirably despite his injury, throwing for over 200 yards and a score, while also using his legs to extend multiple plays throughout the game.
Ewers’ performance was particularly impressive given the circumstances, as he out-rushed Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels, who finished the game with 13 carries for 21 yards.
Sarkisian’s update on Ewers’ status was encouraging, as he noted that the quarterback practiced on Monday and is expected to follow a similar routine to last week.
“He practiced today, and it will be very similar to last week,” Sarkisian said.
The Longhorns will face off against the Bulldogs at 3 pm CT on ABC, and having Banks and Ewers available will be crucial to their chances of success. With these positive injury updates, Texas fans can breathe a sigh of relief as they look ahead to the championship game.
