The Texas Longhorns' 28-14 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Friday night's Cotton Bowl was a gut punch in more ways than one. First, it's the second-straight year the Longhorns have made it to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff,

Texas and football coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed to terms on a contract extension, a source confirmed with the Austin American-Statesman. The news was first reported by the Action Network.

Ewers, a three-year starter, declared for the NFL draft via social media Wednesday. He leaves with 27 wins, the fourth most by a Longhorn QB.

The loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes marked the Texas Longhorns' elimination from the CFP, and HC Steve Sarkisian emphasized what Quinn Ewers means to the program.

The Longhorns have gotten tougher on defense, now they need to do same on offensive line. Plus, give Quinn Ewers recognition he deserves.

For quarterback Quinn Ewers, it was set to be a validating moment. The Longhorns were major underdogs and Ewers made a handful of miraculous plays in the second half to swing the game, including a long pass to tight end Gunner Helm and magical toss to a running back while being tackled for a third-and-10 conversion.

After a strong 13-3 season, the Texas Longhorns fell short in the College Football Playoff semifinals, losing 28-14 to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. The defeat marked

The Texas Longhorns head coach issued a blunt admission about the kicker's situation against Ohio State, putting quarterbacks Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers on stand-by.

A memorable chapter of Texas football history came to a close on Wednesday, when quarterback Quinn Ewers announced his intent to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Ewers, a native of Southlake, was a three-year starter for the Longhorns. He posted a 21-5 record under center for coach Steve Sarkisian.

Quinn Ewers was that guy. He was the No. 1 recruit, the first perfectly graded quarterback in the 247Sports Composite since Vince Young. His initial decommitment from Texas in 2020 as a high school recruit portended the end of the Tom Herman era.

The Quinn Ewers era at Texas is most certainly over. Before the Cotton Bowl, Ewers told ESPN that he was going to enter the draft. There have also been rumors of a hefty NIL deal waiting for the Southlake Carroll product if he transfers.