Texas Longhorns star Quinn Ewers has been out for 2 weeks with a Grade 2 AC sprain throughout a Week 8 recreation towards the Houston Cougars. Maalik Murphy has taken over the reins because the beginning quarterback in his absence.
Ewer has been an influential a part of the Longhorns’ offensive success. He has thrown for 1,915 yards and 15 touchdowns for No. 7 Texas (8-1, 5-1 Large 12).
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian mentioned that Quinn Ewers was making progress in his rehabilitation.
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“Quinn’s replace, , he’s shifting in the suitable route,” Sarkisian mentioned after Texas’ 33-30 over then-No. 23 Kansas State final weekend. “How shortly I do not know but. I do know this a lot, our workforce is combating via a variety of stuff from an harm standpoint.”
Quinn Ewers harm replace
On Thursday, the Texas coach confirmed that Ewers will return for the Week 11 recreation towards the TCU Horned Frogs (4-5, 2-4).
“Quinn’s going to start out Saturday evening,” Sarkisian mentioned. “Not restricted in any respect. He seemed nice this week.”
Sarkisian mentioned Ewers is again to full well being.
“He is had an incredible week of follow,” Sarkisian mentioned. “I assumed he obtained stronger because the week went on. I actually did not really feel like there was a throw he could not make”.
The Texas Longhorns lock horns with the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium, the house turf of the Longhorns.
What occurred to Quinn Ewers?
In opposition to Houston on Oct. 21, Quinn Ewers was tackled by defensive lineman David Ugwoegbyu within the third quarter. He took a direct hit on his proper shoulder which led to him receiving fast medical consideration within the locker room.
Ewers was dominated out for the remainder of the sport, and Maalik Murphy took his spot to guide Texas to a 31-24 win. Earlier than his harm, Ewers put up 211 yards and two touchdowns passing.