"People keep counting me out since Day 1 and I'm gonna go prove I'm the better quarterback. That's how I've felt since Day 1. I'm gonna go play everybody on the map."Unsurprisingly, those comments made their way to Ewers' ears before too long.

As Texas prepares for the Chick-fil-A Peach bowl, starting quarterback Quinn Ewers said he's feeling "a lot better" after nursing a high-ankle sprain and oblique injury. And backup Arch Manning said he's ready to help the team as needed.

There is no question Quinn Ewers is firmly established as the Texas starting quarterback for the Longhorns' College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.

The Texas Longhorns are looking to cap the 2024 college football season with a national championship. The program already took down Clemson in its playoff

For months, Ewers has deflected any and all inquiries about his future intentions. The Texas QB's focus lies on the challenge in front of him: a Peach Bowl clash with Arizona State (11-2) on Wednesday (noon, ESPN).

The starting quarterback reflected on his opportunity to continue playing football while others have already finished out their season.

During a conference call with reporters Saturday, Ewers was asked numerous questions about the upcoming Peach Bowl against Arizona State. But his answer about a backup offensive l