But Manning has done everything his way through his recruitment and since he got to Texas. And now, finally, with Ewers announcing for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, the keys are in Manning’s hands to run the Longhorns’ offense. He’s being handed a Lamborghini and Manning should make it purr.

After falling short in the CFP for the second consecutive season, what’s next for the Longhorns as they look to get over the hump.

Manning's first game as the unquestioned face of Texas football will be against the same team Ewers faced in his last: Ohio State in Week 1.

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.

It's the dawn of a new day in Austin. With three-year starter Quinn Ewers declaring for the NFL Draft on Wednesday morning, the Arch Manning era has officially

Ewers, a three-year starter, was expected to turn pro after leading the Longhorns to consecutive playoff appearances.

Texas QB Arch Manning is expected to get the Longhorns back into the College Football Playoff next year, and more, regardless of who's around him in Austin.