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Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium erupted when freshman quarterback Arch Manning took the field.
Texas fans in attendance for the Texas Tech game on Friday night were treated to a pleasant surprise. Continue reading “Highlights from Texas QB Arch Manning’s collegiate debut”
Maalik Murphy is more than capable of leading this Texas team in Quinn Ewers’ absence.
Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy is preparing to make the first start of his collegiate career on Saturday against BYU. Continue reading “WATCH: Several highlights of Texas QB Maalik Murphy”
Maalik Murphy earns the backup role over Arch Manning this season.
In Texas’ battle with Rice in Week 1, there wasn’t really a question about whether or not they’d win but more so about certain position battles.
One of the competitions that has been ongoing and is one of the most talked about battles in the country, is one that typically doesn’t even play. The backup quarterback role for Texas was one that many people were chomping at the bit to know who would be the next guy in after Quinn Ewers.
After the Longhorns put on a beatdown of the Rice Owls, we finally got our answer as to who will be the next man up at quarterback. Shortly after Ewers led Texas to third scoring drive of the third quarter, Steve Sarkisian decided to pull his starter and put in the backup. The incumbent? Redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy, who evidently beat out Arch Manning.
Maalik Murphy fires a dart for his first career completion. pic.twitter.com/rwydGfWxLw
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) September 2, 2023
In his brief showing, Murphy showcased his huge arm and accuracy enough to get the crowd to erupt.
The backup quarterback role for Texas is yet to be decided.
With the season just a few days away one of the unfinished position battles for Texas is the backup quarterback spot. Continue reading “Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning still battling for backup QB role”
It’s the Quinn Ewers show in 2023.
Outside of Sam Ehlinger, Texas hasn’t had a quarterback that doubles both as a star and a great leader. Continue reading “Quinn Ewers has emerged as a true leader for Texas”
“I think it’s pretty clear to say that Quinn’s our starting quarterback and we feel very good about that.”
Quinn Ewers looked like an improved quarterback in Texas’s Orange-White spring game on Saturday. Head coach Steve Sarkisian put any question marks surrounding the starting quarterback battle to rest.
“I thought Quinn was really efficient today, I think it’s pretty clear to say that Quinn’s our starting quarterback and we feel very good about that.”
Ewers completed 16 of 23 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown and no turnovers. He hit Xavier Worthy on a 46-yard deep strike to set up a touchdown early on. Ewers later connected with Georgia transfer AD Micthell for a score.
The second-year quarterback was unhappy with the inconsistency of his freshman campaign. Ewers is taking the extra steps to make strides as both a leader and player.
Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning will continue to push Ewers leading up to the season, but Sark feels confident this is Ewers’ team to lead.
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“You can just tell, Quinn is in a different mode this year.”
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers faces an important offseason ahead of the 2023 campaign. The Longhorns’ signal-caller has much to prove this season. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas teammates praise Quinn Ewers’ offseason progress”
Both from a physical and decision making standpoint, Sarkisian is pleased with Ewers this spring.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers appears to have turned the corner this offseason. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian praises Texas QB Quinn Ewers progress this offseason”
Arch was recently paid a visit by his grandfather Archie Manning.
Texas freshman quarterback Arch Manning is in the midst of his first spring semester at the college level. The former five-star is already turning heads by showing off his ability at team practices.
Arch comes from one of the more high-profile families in football. He was recently paid a visit by his grandfather Archie Manning.
Archie played college ball at Ole Miss before having an accomplished career as the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. He is the father of NFL hall of fame signal-callers Peyton and Eli Manning, as well as Arch’s dad Cooper, who was forced to medically retire from football prematurely.
Football comes naturally to the Manning family. Arch is hoping to carve out his own path to success as a Texas Longhorn.
Arch shared a photo of him and his grandfather in Texas’ practice bubble on his Instagram.
Archie Manning in the bubble with his grandson @ArchManning 🤘🏻📸 Arch Manning Instagram pic.twitter.com/DF6U96B9Ml
— Chris Bennett (CB) (@chrisgb002000) March 28, 2023
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Texas QB Maalik Murphy took second-team snaps on Tuesday.
Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy is back to taking reps after starting spring ball limited by a leg injury. Continue reading “Report: Texas QB Maailk Murphy is now a full participant in spring practice”
