Will Arch Manning Or Quinn Ewers Start For Texas? Steve Sarkisian Makes Stance Clear

It sounds like Arch Manning will remain on the bench for the Texas Longhorns for the foreseeable future.

Some fans have wondered if Manning could jump Quinn Ewers on the depth chart following the team's playoff loss to Washington, but it's simply not going to happen. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian made that crystal clear with some comments this week.

"Quinn's our starter…I don't think that Quinn was a finished product yet. And I think there's plenty of room for growth and improvement in development in his game, going into year three. I do think his experience, his maturity are all going to be things he can benefit from," Sark told the media when explaining the team's QB outlook, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Quinn Ewers is the starter for Texas.

Quinn Ewers will start at QB for Texas over Arch Manning in 2024. (Credit: USA Today Sports Network)

Arch Manning will not start over Quinn Ewers in 2024.

This decision shouldn't surprise people paying attention. As I've said before, Manning isn't going to start over Ewers as long as the latter is on the roster.

Quinn Ewers, while raw at times, is one of the best QBs in America and the Longhorns are winning at a VERY high level with him under center.

The 2023 campaign was Texas' best season since I was in high school. It would be crazy for Sarkisian to pull the plug on Ewers in favor of Arch Manning.

Arch has a total of 30 passing yards in his college career. Ewers threw for 3,479 yards and 22 touchdowns last season.

It's simply hilarious anyone would seriously think Sark is going to bench Quinn Ewers in favor of a very young and unproven QB.

When will Arch Manning start for the Texas Longhorns? (Credit: Austin American-Statesman via USA Today Sports Network)

Arch Manning might turn into a great passer, and his time will certainly come. It's just not going to come as long as Ewers is on the roster. That's okay. Some of the best things in life take time. Texas fans should be excited moving forward, and when 2025 rolls around, the Arch Manning show will finally be underway.