At least according to the people around Texas QB1 Quinn Ewers, the plan has always been for the young man from Southlake to play this season, with Arch as the backup. Ewers would then declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, where some “experts” have him rated as a potential No. 1 overall pick.

Hill is the fastest player in the NFL and has been for a while, although his crown is under threat with Manning’s former Texas teammate Xavier Worthy smashing the Combine record en route to getting drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Arch Manning accounted for five touchdowns in the rout of the UTSA Roadrunners. With the 49-point win, Texas improved its record to 3-0.

Is there a quarterback controversy at Texas? It may all come down to how long Quinn Ewers is out for and how good Arch Manning becomes.

It's not a matter of if Arch Manning is going to play well. It's how good it will look if and when he does again. And how it could change the dynamic of the quarterback position for Texas, which is ranked No.

It was easy to think Manning, who is expected to start Saturday, might transfer when Ewers returned, but there was never a good reason.

Arch Manning was thrust into action this past weekend against UTSA after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left with an abdominal injury. But how long will he remain in the starting position?

Texas could have an enviable problem at quarterback, but Urban Meyer doesn't see any controversy between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. After leading the Longhorns to a 31-12 win at Michigan, Ewers left last Saturday's game early with an abdomen injury.