Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns have chosen a starting quarterback for the 2022 season, and it’s Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers.
The Longhorns coach announced on Friday, via team spokesperson, that Ewers would start as QB over 3-year veteran Hudson Card.
Talking to the press, Sarkisian explained his decision, saying:
“I think Quinn provides the ability to make all the throws in our system. I think he’s got playmaking ability and he’s got a natural passing ability…I’m excited for (Ewers) and I’m excited for our team. Quinn can make all the throws. I feel very comfortable about that and I feel comfortable about his playmaking ability. His growth in the system has been one where we can really kind of see where it’s going to head under him. I’m excited about it.”
Despite his talent, Sarkisian did say that decision to start Ewers over veteran Card was not an easy one to make:
“I will say it was a tough decision. Hudson is a very good football player. We’re very fortunate to have Hudson be our backup and be in the situation that he’s in with the maturity and leadership that he has.”
We’ll see if the move pays off for the Longhorns. They’ll be tested in Week 2 when Alabama comes to Austin.
