Texas Quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning: A Tale of Friendship and Competition
As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face off against No. 12 Clemson in the College Football Playoff, the spotlight is shining bright on quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Despite the intense competition between them, the two signal-callers have developed a strong bond, one that transcends the rivalry for the starting spot.
Ewers, the incumbent starter since 2022, has been instrumental in leading the Longhorns to victory. Meanwhile, Manning, a five-star recruit in 2023, has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to shine. Despite the speculation surrounding their roles, both quarterbacks have consistently expressed admiration and respect for each other.
“I couldn’t be more excited that he’s a part of our team,” Ewers said on ‘College GameDay.’ “He’s a really good friend of mine. I think we’re going to be really good friends for a long time. He’s going to do great things for this university, but I’m still here, so.”
Manning, who comes from a Hall of Fame family, has acknowledged the challenges of waiting for his chance. However, he remains committed to his dream of leading the Longhorns. “It’s tough because you want to be out there playing with your boys,” Manning told The Athletic in July. “But just realizing there’s nowhere else I want to be, and it was my dream to play at Texas. I’m going to stick it out and play there eventually.”
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has praised the duo’s relationship, highlighting their selflessness and dedication to the team. “They’ve got a great relationship,” Sarkisian said. “He works his tail off. He wants to play good football for them because he knows how hard everybody’s working. So I literally don’t address it with him. I don’t address it with the team. He’s just part of the team.”
As the Longhorns look ahead to the College Football Playoff, the question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next for Ewers and Manning? While Ewers is expected to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, there’s a possibility he might return to college for another year. If that happens, the dynamics between the two quarterbacks could become even more intriguing.
Regardless of what the future holds, one thing is clear: Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning have forged a lasting bond, one that will endure beyond their time on the field. As they prepare to face Clemson, they’ll do so as teammates, friends, and competitors, each driving the other to excel.
