In less than 72 hours, the long-awaited rivalry will be renewed between Texas and Texas A&M. The two programs last met in 2011 in College Station where Texas kicker Justin Tucker made the now-famous last second 40-yard field goal to secure a 27-25 victory for the Longhorns.

Quinn Ewers underwent a precautionary MRI on Sunday after injuring his ankle in Saturday’s win against Kentucky, according to Rivals’ Anwar Richardson, which revealed a mild ankle sprain to the Longhorns’ starting quarterback.

According to Nakos, Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is unlikely going to be one of these star signal-callers to enter the transfer portal. Ewers' future is of potential interest given the presence of Arch Manning on the Texas roster.

When Texas got the ball back, Ewers was given the honors of taking a knee in what is expected to be his final game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (unless Texas hosts a College Football Playoff game). The Longhorns travel to play No. 15 Texas A&M at Kyle Field in the return of the historic Lone Star Showdown for the first time since 2011.

AUSTIN — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he was optimistic about Quinn Ewers’ health after the junior quarterback sprained his ankle during Saturday’s win over Kentucky. “I think he’s doing OK,” Sarkisian said,

Quinn Ewers' health is going to be a problem for the Texas Longhorns for the rest of the time he plays for them. He could go the NFL next season, but he may play for a third college team next year. It might be time to pivot to Arch Manning

No. 3 Texas might have a little extra pressure on it this week after quarterback Quinn Ewers tweaked his ankle during the Longhorns' 31-14 win against Kentucky on Saturday.