
In a move that has left Longhorns Nation in disbelief, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has announced his decision to transfer to Ohio State University (OSU). This unexpected shift comes on the heels of Texas’ 28-14 defeat to the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl semifinal, a game where Ewers faced his former team. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ef309657810ba2ce114dde1204f05f9c?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Ewers, who began his collegiate career at OSU before transferring to Texas, expressed deep introspection following the recent loss. “I haven’t been myself since we lost to the Buckeyes,” he admitted. “Returning to Ohio feels like the right step for me to rediscover my passion and performance on the field.”
During the Cotton Bowl, Ewers completed 23 of 39 passes for 283 yards, including two touchdowns and one interception. A pivotal moment occurred late in the fourth quarter when OSU’s Jack Sawyer, Ewers’ former roommate, forced a fumble that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown, sealing the game. ([wsj.com](https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/ohio-state-jack-sawyer-cotton-bowl-texas-0e9b7faf?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Ewers’ departure from Texas has significant implications for the team’s quarterback lineup. His move to OSU not only reunites him with his initial collegiate program but also intensifies the competition within the Buckeyes’ quarterback roster.
This transfer underscores the evolving dynamics of college football, where athletes seek environments that best align with their personal and professional aspirations. As Ewers prepares to don the scarlet and gray once more, both Longhorns and Buckeyes fans will keenly observe how this decision impacts the future trajectories of their respective programs.
– [the-sun.com](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13294398/quinn-ewers-texas-longhorns-transfer-rivals-interest-arch-manning/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– [the-sun.com](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13274196/quinn-ewers-arch-manning-texas-longhorns-cfp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)