Texas QB Quinn Ewers puts SEC on notice with simple message

Quinn Ewers understands the challenges of Texas moving to the SEC.

The Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners are officially members of the SEC after dropping out of the Big 12. Not only is Texas now a part of the SEC, but the Longhorns are expected to be one of the best teams in America this season.

A return to the CFP seems very possible, if not downright probable. What does Ewers think about playing in the SEC?

He is more than ready.

Quinn Ewers talks about Texas joining the SEC. (Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Quinn Ewers knows Texas will have a target on its back.

“It’s definitely a different level. I’ve always wanted to play in the SEC. I know we’re all excited to be a part of a conference like that. Like you said, we’re the biggest game in the world, and we understand that,” Ewers told the Manning Passing Academy media last week when talking about joining the SEC.

He also made it clear that he was very “excited” to see the Longhorns return to the field against Texas A&M. You can watch his full comments below starting at 7:55 and let me know your thoughts at [email protected].

Those comments set social media ablaze, and some seem to think Ewers is talking about the rest of the SEC. I didn’t interpret it that way at all.

He’s making it clear to the conference that he’s well aware that the Longhorns will be the biggest game of all, and he’s probably not wrong in his assessment.

Texas should be a top-five team to start the season, the Longhorns are well-resourced and it’s a historic national mark to join one of the two major power conferences.

The plots write themselves. Steve Sarkisian’s team also has a lineup of big games this season. The team’s schedule includes Michigan, Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida and Texas A&M. That’s a lot of good games.

Will Quinn Ewers Succeed in the SEC? (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Can Ewers and Texas have another great season? Fans will find out soon enough. Let me know what you think at [email protected].