The Texas Longhorns are facing a must-win game to make the SEC Championship Game. In front of them stands longtime rival Texas A&M Aggies and a banged-up quarterback situation.
Just how bad is Quinn Ewers’ hurt, what does their latest QB depth chart look like, and will Arch Manning see the field vs. the Aggies?
Is Arch Manning Playing Today?
The first question that need be answered is whether or not fans will see Manning in action in Week 14. As of just a handful of hours ahead of kick, the answer is no. At least not in the starting lineup.
It appears that Ewers will still be given the start despite an injured ankle he sustained in Week 13.
MORE: Quinn Ewers Full Injury Update
However, Manning could very well see the field if Ewers re-injures his ankle, or according to reports, if Ewers is ineffective with his bum ankle.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian will likely have a short leash on Ewers against A&M, and that should be for two reasons. The first is simple: Texas needs to win against A&M to make the SEC Championship Game. The second is a bit more complex: If Ewers injures himself further against A&M, their College Football Playoff chances take a hit if he’s not healthy for their postseason run.
Sark will likely have to weigh his options if Ewers can’t continue, but with how Manning did play in relief of Ewers earlier this season, there is hope Manning could lead the Longhorns to victory.
Latest Texas Depth Chart
Listed below is the two-deep depth chart for the Longhorns. Clearly, Manning is QB2, but Ewers will get the start as stated above. He’ll see action if Ewers cannot continue or gets re-injured on his ‘tweaked ankle.’
Texas Offensive 2-Deep
Quarterback
#3 Quinn Ewers
#16 Arch Manning
Running Back
#26 Quintrevion Wisner
#23 Jaydon Blue
Wide Receiver
#7 Isaiah Bond
#5 Ryan Wingo
Wide Receiver
#2 Matthew Golden
#11 Silas Bolden
Wide Receiver
#0 DeAndre Moore Jr.
#21 Ryan Niblett
Tight End
#85 Gunnar Helm
#81 Juan Davis
Left Tackle
#78 Kelvin Banks Jr.
#74 Trevor Goosby
Left Guard
#76 Hayden Conner
#72 Neto Umeozulu
Center
#65 Jake Majors
#76 Hayden Conner
Right Guard
#52 DJ Campbell
#54 Cole Hutson
Right Tackle
#56 Cameron Williams
#73 Brandon Baker
Texas Defensive 2-Deep
JACK
#88 Barryn Sorrell
#91 Ethan Burke
Defensive Tackle
#95 Alfred Collins
#99 Jermayne Lole
Nose Tackle
#15 Bill Norton
#53 Aaron Bryant
Defensive Tackle
#45 Vernon Broughton
#98 Tiaoalii Savea
EDGE
#8 Trey Moore
#11 Colin Simmons
MLB
#0 Anthony Hill Jr.
#18 Liona Lefau
WLB
#33 David Gbenda
#37 Morice Blackwell Jr.
FCB
#7 Jahdae Barron
#9 Gavin Holmes
BCB
#5 Malik Muhammad
#6 Kobe Black
FS
#16 Michael Taaffee
#21 Xavier Filsaime
BS
#4 Andrew Mukuba
#25 Jelani McDonald
STAR
#3 Jaylon Guilbeau
Texas Special Teams 2-Deep
Punter
#39 Michael Kern
#49 Ian Ratliff
Placekicker
#45 Bert Auburn
#15 Will Stone
Kickoff Specialist
#15 Will Stone
#45 Bert Auburn
Long Snapper
#58 Lance St. Louis
#52 Tate Haver
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Holder
#39 Michael Kern
#49 Ian Ratliff
Kick Returner
#2 Matthew Golden
#11 Silas Golden
Punt Returner
#11 Silas Bolden
#2 Matthew Golden
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