Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers as No. 1 on CBS QB Power Rankings

Texas QBs Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers have been a hot topic all week. But Arch has already moved ahead of Ewers in CBS’s QB rankings.

All of the talk around the Texas Longhorns has been whether Arch Manning will replace or unseat Quinn Ewers as starting QB.

Turns out Ewers has already been replaced … at the top of the CBS Sports QB Power Rankings. CBS Sports writer Tom Fornelli bases his rankings not only on stats, but also factors in “commanding the attention of college football’s collective consciousness.”

Nothing has commanded more attention this week than Manning. In fact, despite being No. 1 after the Michigan game in these QB rankings, Ewers didn’t even get ranked this week.

“Quinn Ewers was No. 1 in these very rankings last week following a huge win against Michigan on the road. But, you know what? The most important ability is availability, and right now, Ewers isn’t available. And if you aren’t playing, I’m not ranking you.

Luckily for Texas, and me, the Longhorns have a ready-made backup in Arch Manning. That’s right, not only is Manning filling in for Quinn on the field, but he’s filling in for him here, too. It was only two quarters against UTSA, but it was an extremely impressive two quarters.” — Tom Fornelli

Fornelli has Manning at the top of the rankings and calls out all of the Manning haters in the process.

1. Arch Manning – Texas Longhorns

It was a tough day for the Manning haters who claimed he was only a five-star prospect due to his name. Manning finished with 276 total yards and four touchdowns against UTSA in relief of Ewers. Given Texas’ upcoming schedule, the odds are that Manning will keep posting big numbers while he’s there. (Last Week: Not Ranked)

Four other SEC QBs made the list. Jalen Milroe of Alabama was No. 2. Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava was No. 4. Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss landed at No. 5 and Carson Beck of Georgia was No. 8.