JIM VERTUNO
FILE - Arch Manning, son of Cooper Manning and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, walks on the field before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Texas wraps spring practice Saturday with the Longhorns' annual scrimmage, allowing the first real look at the biggest quarterback battle in the Big 12 between Quinn Ewers, early-enrolled freshman Arch Manning of the famed football family, and second-year reserve Maalik Murphy, a top recruit who spent his freshman season of 2022 on the sidelines. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Texas wraps spring drills with eyes on Ewers, QB contest

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 14, 2023 10:59 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers' mullet is gone. The big arm is still there.

FILE - Texas' head coach Chris Beard, left, meets with Tyrese Hunter (4) and Marcus Carr (5) at the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, while he faces a felony domestic family violence charge stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving his fiancée. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 05, 2023 02:41 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, telling

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2022 11:25 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — TCU was far from pretty against Texas, yet the Horned Frogs are

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) escapes a tackle by Kansas State safety Kobe Savage (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 4 TCU's bid for playoff, Big 12 arrives at No. 18 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 10, 2022 06:10 AM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The big picture is laid out before No. 4 TCU, and the Horned

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, left, speaks with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after loss

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2022 02:40 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian apologized Monday for not staying on

Texas quarterback Hudson Card (1) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by West Virginia defensive lineman Edward Vesterinen (96) and linebacker Jasir Cox during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Texas and Oklahoma enter rivalry week with QB questions

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 03, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two rivals, two quarterback injury conundrums.

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) carries against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Card to Worthy connections lead Texas over WVU 38-20

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 01, 2022 11:12 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Hudson Card passed for three touchdowns, including two to Xavier

Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) returns an interception for a touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Robinson's 3 TDs power No. 21 Texas over UTSA 41-20

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 17, 2022 11:51 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bijan Robinson ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns, Jahdae

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian waves to the fans after an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Sarkisian: Texas must avoid 'rat poison' praise against UTSA

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 15, 2022 10:35 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian couldn't beat Nick Saban last week.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is helped up off the ground after a hit and personal foul by Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Texas' Ewers was injured on the play leaving the game. Ewers did not return to the game. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mystery

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 12, 2022 03:16 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on Monday would not give any hint

Texas receiver Jordan Whittington, runs after a catch while defended by Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas coach, players say narrow loss a win for the future

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 11, 2022 01:41 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was staring down the seconds of a potential program

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Young, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas on late FG 20-19

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 10, 2022 04:04 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — First came the twisting, falling backward touchdown throw. Then

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers leaves the field with his injured left arm in a sling after an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas QB Ewers has sprained clavicle in Alabama loss

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 10, 2022 01:08 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has been here before: a quarterback with a hot hand

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas has chance for big turnaround against No. 1 Alabama

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 08, 2022 01:08 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian doesn't recall watching the last

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Sarkisian trek from Bama built pipeline to aid Texas rebuild

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 07, 2022 01:16 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Steve Sarkisian left his job as an Alabama assistant to be the

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ewers' QB debut at Texas included touchdowns, towed car

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 05, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers had quite the debut as Texas quarterback, even if it

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 04, 2022 12:49 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns in his debut

FILE - Texas NCAA college football quarterback Quinn Ewers talks to the media following a spring practice, Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Freshman Quinn Ewers has been named the starting quarterback after transferring from Ohio State (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Sarkisian praises emerging talent of young QB Ewers

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 22, 2022 03:27 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Quinn Ewers was named the starting quarterback at Texas

FILE - Texas' Xavier Worthy (8) runs with ball against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 26, 2021. Texas starts the season unranked after a 5-7 finish in 2021. And yet, there is optimism in Austin. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Texas unranked and hoping to ride Robinson to turnaround

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 19, 2022 11:19 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bijan Robinson and his Lamborghini sum up what most believe

FILE - Kansas players celebrate a win over North Carolina after a college basketball game in the finals of the men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. College football and men's basketball players on scholarship in one of the major conferences can expect to soon earn a minimum of $50,000 each year he plays because of the influx of cash from so-called booster collectives brokering name, image and likeness deals. That prediction, based on market trends, was made this week by Blake Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of a company that helps athletes and schools navigate the ever-changing NIL landscape. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
States hands off when it comes to NCAA, athlete compensation

By Jim Vertuno May. 16, 2022 02:45 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The NCAA waited nearly a year to issue a warning that there are