Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers ‘Won’t Be 100%’ Vs. Texas A&M Aggies

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers suffered an ankle injury ahead of Saturday’s big rivalry rematch against the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station. Don’t expect this to stop the Texas-born kid from missing one of the biggest games in state history, but ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the injury will definitely be a “lingering” one for Ewers.

Thamel said on SportsCenter Tuesday that Ewers won’t be 100 percent against Texas A&M.

“I was told it’s a low-grade ankle sprain for Quinn Ewers that’s going to stick in that Texas A&M game,” Thamel said. “Sources told me today that Quinn Ewers is still scheduled to start for the Longhorns in College Station Saturday night. I’m told he’s rehabbing feverishly… So the reality for Quinn Ewers is that he won’t be 100 percent on Saturday, but he’s working on being the best version of himself.”

Ewers injured his ankle in the first half of Texas’ 31-14 win over the Kentucky Wildcats, but didn’t miss a snap despite spending some time in the medical tent during a defensive series. He has missed at least two games due to injury in each of his three seasons with Texas, seven in all. That includes two absences this year due to an oblique injury.

Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York sent something of a backhanded compliment to Ewers on Monday when he spoke to the media.

“His o-line does a good job of protecting him,” York said. “He pretty much holds the ball with two hands, solid, firm grip on the ball. He has a clean pocket when he throws a ball, and obviously with any quarterback, it’s like playing pitch and catch. If they just stand there untouched , they’re going to complete some good balls to some very good receivers.”

Texas A&M and Texas kick off at Kyle Field on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT.

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