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Texas Longhorns legend Colt McCoy recently weighed in on the ongoing quarterback "rivalry" between Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, offering valuable advice to both players amid the increased scrutiny.
With Ewers sidelined due to an oblique injury, Manning, the nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning, made his highly anticipated first collegiate start in a dominant 51-3 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.
Manning has faced immense pressure since ing the Texas program, and Ewers' injury has only intensified calls for Manning to take over as the starting quarterback.
McCoy, a former Longhorns quarterback and longtime NFL veteran, spoke about the situation during halftime of Saturday's game, where he was inducted into the University of Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.
Instead of choosing between the two quarterbacks, McCoy focused on offering advice, acknowledging the high expectations that come with playing quarterback at Texas.
"There's a lot of pressure playing quarterback at the University of Texas," McCoy said. "For them, I would just say, 'You have a wonderful team around you. This team is built to win a championship. So just go out there and execute... and lean on each other... ignore the noise, and play your game.'"
Solid debut for Manning
In his debut, Manning threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, but he also completed just 51.7% of his es and threw two interceptions. Despite the solid performance, Ewers is expected to return to the starting role once healthy, leaving the competition for QB1 open-ended.
McCoy did not comment on who should start, but he noted that Manning and Ewers "have a great relationship."
Meanwhile, Alabama head coach Nick Saban drew parallels between the Texas situation and his experience with Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama, emphasizing the value of giving Manning more snaps to prepare him for the possibility of stepping in at a crucial moment.
With both quarterbacks gaining experience, Texas looks poised for a deep run this season, aiming for their first national championship since 2005. Manning's continued development will play a key role in the Longhorns' journey.