Breaking College Football News: The Texas Longhorns are heading to the College Football Playoff Semifinals after a dramatic double-overtime win against the Arizona State Sun Devils!
Next Up: A Challenge Awaits! Their reward? A showdown with the hottest team in the country, the Ohio State Buckeyes, who dominated the previously undefeated #1 Oregon Ducks by a score of 41-21 in the Rose Bowl.
Arch Manning Watch: Before the big game, former Texas Longhorns quarterback Chris Simms joined the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the Longhorns’ quarterbacks, Quinn Ewers and the highly-anticipated Arch Manning.

Simms Predicts Manning Era: In a bold prediction, Simms said he believes Arch Manning will be the Longhorns’ starting quarterback when the 2025 season kicks off.
Ewers’ NFL Future Uncertain: While Simms acknowledged Ewers’ potential to be drafted, he doesn’t see him going in the first two rounds. Simms believes another year of “high quality” college football is needed for Ewers to solidify his NFL draft position.
Simms on Ewers: “I think he’s going to have to show people maybe another year of high quality football play, but I expect the Arch Manning era to start after this season’s over,” Simms said. (Source: @CSimmsQB on Twitter)
Fan Reactions Split: Fans have mixed reactions to Simms’ prediction. Some believe Ewers’ skillset might not translate well to the NFL, while others see him potentially staying another year regardless of the draft to make way for the “cash cow” that is Arch Manning. Others argue Ewers has already shown more than some who have declared for the draft.
Ewers Focused on the Present: Meanwhile, Ewers remains focused on the upcoming Cotton Bowl against Ohio State on January 10th.