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WATCH: Texas QB Quinn Ewers jogging and throwing during warmups

Quinn Ewers might return before originally expected.

Quinn Ewers’ return might come faster than originally reported. The transfer quarterback was seen warming up on the field prior to the UTSA game on Saturday and did not look significantly encumbered by his injured shoulder.

The Longhorns’ gunslinger exhibited little to no discomfort as his arms swung during his pregame jog. Hope of an early return could inject life into the team after his strong performance against Alabama.

In addition, Ewers was seen effortlessly throwing the football in warmups. It appeared the Longhorns’ star was making an effort to minimize movement of his left shoulder to avoid pain. Albeit, it did not seem to affect his accuracy.

Now, attention shifts to how soon Ewers can return. Many speculated Ewers would return for the Oklahoma game at the earliest. Now it looks like he could return for West Virginia or perhaps even for Texas Tech.

Ultimately, only the doctors, coaching staff, Quinn Ewers and Ewers’ family know the severity of the injury. Even so, it looks like the Texas signal-caller is healing on schedule.

Texas football is excelling with culture this season

The Texas culture will be on display Saturday night against UTSA.

Texas has appeared to have fixed its culture. Culture is the reason Texas went toe-to-toe with Alabama, undeterred as breaks went against them all game.

Heading into the game, some mocked Steve Sarkisian for suggesting that his team’s chemistry could make the Alabama game interesting. It appears Sarkisian knew exactly what he was saying.

I don’t mean to downplay the great football Texas played last Saturday. The anticipatory throw Quinn Ewers made to Jordan Whittington had nothing to do with culture. That was just a great player making a play. But the fight Texas displayed when Ewers went down is evidence that the culture is right in Austin.

Texas will face another test Saturday against UTSA. They will be asked to win with quarterback Charles Wright or an immobile version of Hudson Card.

The daunting task could be what Texas needs to refocus them after the Alabama performance. Then again, if Saturday is any indication, the Longhorns will find their motivation from within anyway.

Texas is not back, but winning culture is, and we should see that on display Saturday night.

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Predicting the Texas game plan until Quinn Ewers returns

Texas could win the next three games with defense, regardless of who plays quarterback.

If there is any offensive takeaway from the Alabama game, it’s that Texas can win quite a few games with quarterback Quinn Ewers. Winning without him could be difficult.

In the two drives Ewers took the field, Texas scored ten points. The Texas offense was not as explosive or efficient without Ewers who passed for 134 yards on two drives and 12 attempts.

In backup quarterback Hudson Card’s defense, he had to battle an ankle injury for much of his time offensively. Card made some huge throws against Alabama and, one could argue, played well enough for Texas to win.

Texas will still need to find a way to make up for the loss of explosiveness Ewers provides. Let’s look at what Steve Sarkisian could do to ensure Texas’ chances of winning.