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.

A few accomplished starting quarterbacks return in the SEC next season, but Arch Manning's skills give him a case for being No. 1 in SEC quarterback rankings.

Austin, Texas – Texas junior quarterback Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday, ending a Longhorns career in which he led the program to a Big 12 championship and twice to the College Football Playoff but was not always embraced by a fan base eagerly waiting for Arch Manning to take over.

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.