Quinn Ewers, the standout quarterback for Texas football, left the field during the Longhorns’ match against UTSA on Saturday after sustaining an abdominal strain in the first half. Ewers was seen limping off the field and spent some time in the medical tent before ultimately going to the locker room.

Later on, he returned wearing street clothes, indicating that he likely would not continue playing.

In Ewers’ absence, five-star redshirt freshman Arch Manning came in and quickly made an impact, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore Jr.

If Ewers is unable to return for future games, it would be a significant setback for Texas. Heading into the game against UTSA, he had already thrown for 506 yards, achieving six touchdowns along with one interception. Before leaving the game, Ewers had completed 14 out of 16 passes for 185 yards, including two touchdowns and one interception.

Here’s a summary of Ewers’ injury details:

Injury Update on Quinn Ewers

Ewers exited the game against UTSA due to a strained abdomen, which occurred early in the second quarter. He was seen limping to the sidelines, where he went into the medical tent, later making his way to the locker room.

The injury was confirmed by coach Steve Sarkisian during a halftime interview on ESPN.

Reports indicate that Ewers spent approximately 15 minutes receiving care in the medical tent before heading to the locker room. Following this, trainers were seen discussing his condition with Coach Sarkisian before Ewers left the field, his head covered by a towel.

What Does a Strained Abdomen Mean?

As defined by SportsMD, a strained abdomen refers to the injury of a muscle, which can range from a mild stretch to a complete rupture. In cases of abdominal muscle strains, one of the four abdominal muscles can be injured, leading to severe discomfort during trunk movements, coughing, laughing, deep breathing, or sneezing.

Recovery Time for a Strained Abdomen

According to SportsMD, recovery for a Grade I muscle strain typically takes two to four weeks, while a Grade II strain may require around two months for complete recovery. A Grade III strain could necessitate surgery and may take between six to nine months to heal.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.