The scenario everyone has imagined has been that Ewers would play this final season and declare for the draft, and Arch Manning would take over. If Ewers returns, Manning may not be on board with sitting for a third year, and Texas may also not want to lose him.

Quinn Ewers threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns and No. 3 Texas’ defense clamped down on Arkansas’ final two possessions to help the Longhorns win 20-10 on Saturday. Ewers’ 1-yard pass to Matthew Golden ended an eight-play,