Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers played through much of the 2024 season with an injury far worse than what we had thought. While it was first reported as a strained oblique, new information reveals that Ewers actually suffered a torn oblique in Week 2 against Michigan. Despite the severity of the injury, he managed to play the majority of the season, leading Texas to the College Football Playoff.
Quinn Ewers’ Injury is More Severe Than Reported
When Ewers exited Texas’ Week 3 matchup against UTSA, the common belief was that he had suffered a strained oblique. However, sources now confirm that the injury occurred a week earlier against Michigan.
A strained oblique is technically a tear in the muscle fibers, but the level of damage Ewers sustained was far worse than initially disclosed by head coach Steve Sarkisian. His condition is revealed to be “torn obliques,” which is much more severe than a small tear in muscle fibers.
NEW: Quinn Ewers played most of last season with a torn oblique muscle, not a strain as was once thought.
That’s pretty ridiculous given the numbers he wound up posting in 14 games.
Ewers, per sources, will throw this week at the NFL Scouting Combine: https://t.co/sIXZo72DRY
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) February 25, 2025
Despite the injury, Ewers played through significant pain for most of the season. His performance against Michigan showed no immediate signs of distress, as he threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns in a commanding win.
However, against UTSA, he was seen limping after handing the ball off, which led to his early exit from the game. Arch Manning took over as quarterback and started the next two games while Ewers recovered.
Ewers returned on Oct. 12 against Oklahoma and remained the starter for the rest of the season, including Texas’ College Football Playoff semifinal against Ohio State.
Though his stats remained solid—3,472 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions—there were signs that the injury limited his deep passing ability.
Many of Sarkisian’s play calls involved short and medium throws rather than deep shots downfield. While Texas’ talented playmakers helped mask any limitations, it’s now clear that Ewers was playing through considerable discomfort.
Now fully recovered, Ewers is set to participate in all on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He has been training in Dallas with former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy in preparation for the event.
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His draft stock remains uncertain, with projections placing him around the third round. However, a strong showing at the Combine could boost his position significantly.
Despite battling injuries throughout his career, Ewers has consistently demonstrated toughness and resilience. NFL teams will be watching closely to see if he can prove he is fully healthy and ready for the next level.
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