Steve Sarkisian’s key player, Quinn Ewers, has had a bumpy ride this season. As the Texas Longhorns gear up to take on Arizona State after their impressive win against Clemson, all eyes are on Ewers as he prepares for this crucial college football playoff quarterfinal clash set for Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both teams have shown some serious grit throughout the season, and this matchup promises to be an exciting contest as they battle for a spot in the semifinals. But before we dive into the game, let’s talk about what Ewers has had to sacrifice to get here.

Texas football shared Quinn’s recent interview where he opened up about the biggest sacrifices he’s made for Texas football. “Well, I think my teammates, because that’s what they deserve. You know we’re all in the same situations; we all have stuff going on outside of football, but you know we all decide to come here and come to the facility and practice each and every day.” This season wasn’t easy for a few quarterbacks and  Ewers was one of them who was struggling. But he was sure to step up for the team.

He further added, “Be away from our families, be away from our loved ones and you know we all have the ultimate goal of trying to win a national championship, and that’s what everybody deserves. Everyone deserves my best and I think if you ask anybody in that room or anybody in the locker room, they’ll say the exact same thing.”

That’s some real dedication right there! Even with doubts swirling around him earlier in the season, Ewers proved his worth in Texas’ 38-24 win over Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff. With freshman sensation Arch Manning starting to get more involved in games, some folks thought Sarkisian might be leaning toward benching the Ewers. But they couldn’t have been more wrong!

Sarkisian has been smart about using both quarterbacks to keep opponents guessing. The addition of Manning has allowed Ewers to shine even brighter. Talking about Texas’s recent game against Clemson, Ewers was impressive once again. He threw for 202 yards and had one touchdown. You know what was more important? He led Texas to victory with two crucial touchdown drives that ended in the red zone. Moving forward, let’s see what Arizona State’s quarterback, Sam Leavitt, has to prove over Ewers.

Sam Leavitt is ready for Quinn Ewers

College football is in its crucial weeks and it has to be all about the competition, right? Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is not backing down from the challenge ahead. He is fired up to show what he can do against Texas starter Quinn Ewers.

See, Leavitt has been making waves this season, and now he’s ready to prove that he’s the best quarterback on the field. When asked about Ewers, his response was nothing short of confident. “I’ve watched him for a fair amount of time now,” Leavitt added. “I’m just excited for the opportunity. People keep counting me out since day one, and I’m gonna go prove why I’m the better quarterback.”

The former Michigan player has had a phenomenal first year under center. Talking about his stats, he completed 63.2% of his passes for a whopping 2,663 yards and completed 24 touchdowns against just five interceptions. Although RB Cam Skattebo was in the spotlight throughout the season, Leavitt’s contribution to the team has been equally important. We are sure the matchup against Texas is going to be a thrilling show. Who are you rooting for?