Quinn Ewers is expected to start Saturday's Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra•10/06/22•

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Could Quinn Ewers be back in action for Texas in the most dramatic fashion this weekend, returning for the Red River Showdown?

According to Inside Texas and Pete Thamel of ESPN, that looks to be the case — Ewers is expected to start against Oklahoma.

“Ewers will start at quarterback for the Longhorns versus the Oklahoma Sooners, sources told Inside Texas,” wrote Eric Nahlin of Inside Texas. “Pete Thamel was first to report.”

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Moreover, Ewers has been out with a shoulder injury over the last couple of games, and backup quarterback Hudson Card has filled in admirably. Giving Thamel’s report some legs was an update from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian earlier on Thursday, where revealed some interesting information regarding his quarterback duo’s health.

“Both guys have prepared very well. Both of them had a really good week of preparation. Like I said, I think both of them are probably about as healthy as they’ve been in about a month,” stated Sarkisian.

“I think Quinn has had to do it from a rehab prospective off the field, Hudson has kind of had to play through his injury. So I feel very confident with both guys going into Saturday.”

Continuing, Ewers started the first two games for the Longhorns before exiting early in the game against No. 1 Alabama. Card took over and nearly led Texas to an upset win in the process.

In a game and change this season, Ewers has gone 25-of-36 passing for 359 yards and two touchdowns. He threw one interception.

Card, playing in his stead, has led Texas to a pair of wins over UTSA and West Virginia, while dropping a 37-34 overtime heart-breaker at Texas Tech. He is 74-of-107 passing for 923 yards with six touchdowns and one interception.

Regardless of if it’s Quinn Ewers or Hudson Card on the field against Oklahoma, Texas and Steve Sarkisian will be wanting to leave the field victorious. However, Ewers returning to the lineup could give the Longhorns the jolt they’ve needed.