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WATCH: Texas QB Quinn Ewers drops a dime to freshman WR Brenen Thompson

Quinn Ewers and Brenen Thompson could not have been more in sync on this throw.

Unquenchable hype surrounds Quinn Ewers. Watching him effortlessly complete difficult throws adds fuel to the fire.

In Tuesday’s practice, we saw a glimpse of one of the most gifted passers Texas has brought to the Forty Acres. Ewers play-action faked to the left, rolled right and found true freshman Brenen Thompson just before the speedster reached the corner end zone boundary.

Hudson Card has made the competition a difficult decision for Steve Sarkisian making good throws of his own. The battle may continue all the way to Saturday’s scrimmage.

Ewers has a steep learning curve, having skipped his senior season of high school to enroll at Ohio State. Given his ability to make difficult throws with ease and precision, it’s easy to see why head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback coach AJ Milwee would want to bring him up to speed.

Though some believe Card has the upper hand, throws like that make it hard to consider Ewers out of the running for the starting role.

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WATCH: Texas RB Bijan Robinson shreds defense for a touchdown during practice

Bijan Robinson doing Bijan Robinson things during Texas’ open practice on Wednesday.

The Longhorns held an open practice to the public on Wednesday evening.

The practice consisted of everything from position drills to 11-on-11 competition, which allowed fans to see who was receiving the starting reps for the first time.

However, if there is one thing for certain that no one needed clarification on, it’s the simple fact that sophomore running back Bijan Robinson is a star in the making.

During the 11-on-11 period, Robinson was making plays the whole time, and even had a very impressive touchdown that showcased his ability to quickly get to the second level. Although they were not in full pads, it would not have mattered if it was tackle, two-hand touch, or flag football because Robinson hit the hole with authority and never turned back.

There were reports that the wide receivers were still struggling yesterday, which is not ideal, considering the season starts in roughly two weeks. However, having Robinson in the backfield, who is widely regarded as one of the top running backs in the nation, is a an absolute luxury for an offense that will be fielding a new quarterback, inexperienced receivers, and a few different offensive lineman.

Texas will rely heavily on Robinson, as they should, but the rest of the offense needs to be much more consistent.

Texas WR Xavier Worthy did not participate in Wednesday’s practice

Fans weren’t able to witness speedy freshman Xavier Worthy at Wednesday’s open practice to the public.

Texas was without one of their best receivers on the roster during Wednesday’s open practice.

In what was the first time that the public has been able to watch the Longhorns in person since the spring game, freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy was not present.

The former Michigan commit and four-star prospect has been the talk of the offseason, and has been widely considered one of the most dynamic playmakers on the roster without even playing a game.

It seems that every time the media asks a Texas coach or player about who has stood out the most, the speedster Worthy is typically the first name out of their mouth.

Worthy has understandably garnered high praise, and could realistically claim a starting role as a true freshman. Special teams coordinator Jeff Banks was one of the latest people to talk up Worthy, as he complimented how cerebral Worthy is.

Fans will have to wait until the season opener on Sept. 4 to see Worthy in action. The school stated that he was held out of the open practice due to a non-COVID-19 related illness.

WATCH: Texas football is putting in work during fall camp

A glimpse of Texas’ effort throughout fall camp.

The season is just around the corner, and the Texas football team is looking to change the narrative around the program.

The Longhorns thought success would follow after the 2019 Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, but Texas quickly slid back to its mediocre habits and was unable to replicate the success.

There is a new sheriff in town calling the shots, as Steve Sarkisian is fresh off a championship with Alabama and is looking to bring that type of success to Austin.

He and his staff have been implementing the “All Gas No Brakes” mantra since the moment they stepped on the campus, and the team has been very receptive and seems to be working harder than ever.

Starting spots are up for grabs, and opportunities that could change the trajectory of careers are in the balance. Texas’ social media department recently released a hype video of the Sarkisian’s squad putting in work to get ready for the season.

The program and fan base are expecting a solid season from this team, and there will likely be no passes given, regardless of all the changing parts. Texas will be tested Week 1 against Louisiana, and that game will be indicative of the new era.

Roschon Johnson names freshman WR Xavier Worthy as a camp standout

One of the most under-the-radar recruiting wins was Texas picking up Xavier Worthy. Roschon Johnson has already noticed the four-star WR.

One of the most under-the-radar wins late in the 2021 recruiting cycle was Texas picking up Xavier Worthy. After some problems getting enrolled early at Michigan, the four-star wide receiver switched his commitment and headed down to Austin for spring camp.

On the 247Sports composite, Worthy was the No. 62 prospect and No. 8 wide receiver in the country. He slid in as the second-highest-rated player in the Longhorns’ class, just behind Ja’Tavion Sanders.

Speed is the main reason Steve Sarkisian brought the wide receiver in. Texas was lacking what most people would consider real SEC speed. Worthy instantly brings that to the locker room and it’s already caught the eye of teammates.

One of the main leaders on the team, Roschon Johnson, says the first thing he noticed with Worthy was his quickness. He thinks Sarkisian’s offense can be even more explosive with him in the lineup.

As things stand, Jordan Whittington, Troy Omeire, and Joshua Moore are expected to be the starting wide receivers. If Worthy wants to get on the field, he is going to have to earn his playing time. Different than Tom Herman’s philosophy of rotating players in and out.

“You earn the right to play and the best players ultimately play,ā€ Sarkisian said after practice.

Hardly do true freshman wide receivers ever make an impact in offenses. However, Worthy will get his opportunity to play if he continues to show out in practice.

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