The Texas Longhorns got back in the win column with a narrow triumph against the Vanderbilt Commodores by a score of 27-24. After the game, head coach Steve Sarkisian made a strong statement on QB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers">Quinn Ewers</a>, and Longhorns’ mentality going into this pivotal bounce-back matchup.



The Longhorns had their backs against the wall as they visited Vanderbilt. The Commodores have become a force to be reckoned with in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>, and Texas knew they could be in a lot of trouble if they weren’t at their best. Following the too-close for comfort win, Coach Sarkisian sent a strong message to his team.



“When you get so emotionally invested into a game like we were last week, and then you don’t play your best, it’s tough,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarksian</a> commented, via On3. “It’s tough on coaches, it’s tough on a team to rebound, and I think how many times we’ve seen a team lose a game like that, and then they get beat again the next week, because they’re still they’re still going through it.



“And I thought this game tonight was a culture, was a toughness win for us. I’m really proud of our players and their preparation. I was proud of the way they handled the adversity tonight.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241027_BUS_260697_Quinn-Ewers-8-1024x576_7725eb67.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Quinn Ewers" class="wp-image-256014" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Quinn-Ewers-8.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns throws the ball during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Tale of two halves</h2>



Quinn Ewers has had yet another irregular performance. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Texas</a> quarterback shoots himself on the foot often times, though he has proved capable of mending his errors. Ewers threw for 288 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. 


 

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The Longhorns signal caller was picked off on his first pass of the game. He bounced back and led three TD drives in the first half. However, on the second half the offense failed to reach the endzone and settled for field goals. Vanderbilt closed down on a 14-point lead and Texas barely survived as they walked away with the 27-24 victory. Sarkisian voiced his thoughts on Ewers’ play.



“I love the response Quinn had after the tipped ball interception. I think he completed 17 balls in a row with three touchdowns for over 200 yards. So again, just who he is, was super impressed by him.”



Despite the win over another Top-25 opponent, Texas has fallen back a spot in the AP <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> rankings and is now in sixth place.

Steve Sarkisian makes something clear about Quinn Ewers, Texas after win vs Vanderbilt

Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian makes something clear on Ewers&#039; performance after win vs Vanderbilt

Steve Sarkisian makes something clear about Quinn Ewers, Texas after win vs Vanderbilt - Bolavip US

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The Texas Longhorns‘ excellent performance this season in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">NCAAF</a> draws significant attention to the program. The talent at the QB position, featuring both Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning, is something few teams can boast about.



It was Ewers who found himself at the center of attention this week, as a rumor spread through a hacked social media account claiming that the QB would stop playing with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a> this season to focus on the NFL Draft next year.



The rumor was quickly dismissed, but several days later, the player himself broke his silence on the situation and shared his feelings about what had happened. 



In an interview with Chris Low of ESPN, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers">Ewers</a> stated: “I mean, it was pretty random. I didn’t really know where they got that from or whether they got hacked or not. … It was definitely weird, and there’s not much else to say about it.”



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In this way, the starting quarterback for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Steve Sarkisian</a>‘s team made it clear that none of this is true, emphasizing his commitment to Texas and that he will give his all for the remainder of the season with the Longhorns.


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<h2>Sarkisian praises Ewers following victory against Vanderbilt</h2>



Following the tough loss to the Georgia Bulldogs last weekend, a bounce-back victory for the Longhorns against the Commodores was imperative. Not only did they achieve that, but their starting QB Ewers also had an impressive game.



Regarding this situation, it was none other than head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/longhorns-hc-steve-sarkisian-makes-something-clear-on-ewers-performance-after-win-vs-vanderbilt">Steve Sarkisian who commented on the QB’s outstanding performance</a>, highlighting how crucial Ewers was in securing another victory for Texas this season.



“[Ewers] played really well. He was efficient. Got the ball to our playmakers when we needed it,” HC Steve Sarkisian said on the SEC Network, per Brian Davis.



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<h2>What’s ahead for Texas this season</h2>



With the goal of continuing their winning streak this season, the Texas Longhorns still have four games left on their schedule.



Although they have a bye week next week and the can recover players who have been sidelined by various injuries, in two weekends the Longhorns will begin the final stretch of their games for the season.



<ul><li>vs vs Florida, November 9th</li><li>vs Arkansas, November 16th</li><li>vs Kentucky, November 23rd</li><li>vs Texas A&amp;M, November 30th</li></ul>

NCAAF News: Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers breaks silence on fake rumors about not playing

NCAAF News: Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers breaks silence on fake rumors about not playing - Bolavip US

After suffering their first loss of the season at the hands of Georgia last weekend, it was imperative for the Texas Longhorns to bounce back. Facing a tough opponent in Vanderbilt, head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team approached the matchup with seriousness. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers">Quinn Ewers</a> was a key factor in the victory, and it was the head coach who specifically commented on his performance.



Although the final score was 27-24 with just a three-point margin, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a> were more solid than their opponent throughout the game and didn’t face any major scares. The focus was on their starting quarterback, Quinn Ewers, who had looked uncertain in the game against the Bulldogs but did not repeat that performance yesterday.



Once the game concluded, with Texas improving their record to seven wins and just one loss for the season, it was head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Steve Sarkisian</a> who spoke about the performance of his star quarterback.



“[Ewers] played really well. He was efficient. Got the ball to our playmakers when we needed it,” HC Steve Sarkisian said on the SEC Network, per Brian Davis.



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Ewers finished the game against the Commodores in Nashville with a total of 288 yards and three touchdowns. Although he threw three interceptions during the game, the quarterback demonstrated more stability than the previous weekend and left no doubts about his performance.


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<h2>The Longhorns and their goal of staying victorious</h2>



Undoubtedly, the strong performances of the Texas Longhorns have led head coach Steve Sarkisian’s team to several consecutive victories, making them one of the standout teams this season in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">NCAAF</a>.



While they unfortunately suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs last weekend, returning to victory as quickly as possible was crucial, and they achieved that with a hard-fought win over Vanderbilt.



On the near horizon, with the main goal of staying victorious, a tough matchup against Florida looms, set to take place at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Quinn Ewers and company will have a bye weekend to prepare for this important game.



<h2>What’s next for the Texas Longhorns?</h2>



<ul><li>vs Florida, November 9th</li><li>vs Arkansas, November 16th</li><li>vs Kentucky, November 23rd</li><li>vs Texas A&amp;M, November 30th</li></ul>

Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian makes something clear on Ewers' performance after win vs Vanderbilt

Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian makes something clear on Ewers' performance after win vs Vanderbilt - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">NCAAF</a> is heating up, and this weekend promises an exciting matchup featuring the surprising Texas Longhorns taking on Vanderbilt. Led by Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns will look to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season. However, news has surfaced that Quinn Ewers will be without a key player for the game due to injury.



The 30-15 loss last weekend to the Georgia Bulldogs marked Texas’s first defeat of the season. Nevertheless, this setback doesn’t diminish the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Longhorns</a>‘ status as championship contenders.



In the immediate future, Vanderbilt looms on the horizon. The Commodores currently hold a record of 5 wins and 2 losses and present a formidable challenge for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarkisian</a>‘s squad. The home team will do everything possible to get back on the winning track, this time without a key player due to injury.



According to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel, WR Isaiah Bond has been dealing with an ankle injury for a few weeks and will miss the matchup against Vanderbilt. “Texas WR Isaiah Bond is officially out for the game at No. 25 Vanderbilt,” Thamel stated on X, formerly Twitter. “He’s been dealing with a nagging ankle injury and will have a chance to rest it on Texas’ bye.”



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Bond’s impact on the team is clearly reflected in his statistics this season with the Longhorns: he has racked up 380 yards and four touchdowns on 23 receptions in his first year with the team.


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<h2>Sarkisian loses another key piece</h2>



In the lead-up to a crucial matchup against Vanderbilt, the Longhorns will not only be without star wide receiver Isaiah Bond due to an ankle injury, but also face a significant loss following the game against Georgia for the team led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers">Ewers</a>.



The player in question is none other than safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered a serious knee injury in last weekend’s game against the Bulldogs and will be unable to participate in the matchup against the Commodores.



“Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba has been ruled out for Saturday against No. 25 Vanderbilt, per SEC injury report,” Pete Nakos from On3 Sports reported on X, formerly Twitter. “Clemson transfer with 25 tackles and 2 INTs this season.”



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<h2>The significance of this game for the head coach</h2>



The matchup against Vanderbilt is crucial for the Longhorns as they seek to get back on the winning track. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/ncaaf-news-texas-head-coach-steve-sarkisian-makes-something-clear-on-vanderbilt">Head coach Steve Sarkisian delivered a clear message</a>, emphasizing that this is not just another game for Texas.



“I just coached ’em like coach Sark always does. All they know is this is a top 25 matchup on the road with a sellout crowd,” Sarkisian said, via HornSports. “We know the challenge we’re faced with, what’s on tape, and what they look like. We don’t want to count our possessions in this game. We want to make our possessions count.”

NCAAF: Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers loses key teammate ahead of showdown against Vanderbilt

NCAAF: Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers loses key teammate ahead of showdown against Vanderbilt - Bolavip US

The No. 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> head into a big matchup with No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores with the focus set on regrouping and bouncing back after an atrocious outing last weekend. The Horns fell off their top spot in the country and head coach Steve Sarkisian has made a clear statement on what this upcoming game means to the team.



The Longhorns’ loss to the Bulldogs was frustrating and deflating, but it is far from catastrophic for the program. In past years, a loss could mean the difference between a playoff berth and missing out. However, with the expanded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> Playoff format, a single loss is not as decisive. Still, teams can’t afford to get too relaxed. Against Vanderbilt, Texas must play with a strong sense of urgency, while avoiding the urge to hit the panic button.



Ahead of the surprising Top-25 matchup with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vanderbilt">Commodores</a>, head coach Steve Sarkisian has made something clear on what this game symbolizes for the Longhorns. 



“I just coached ’em like coach Sark always does. All they know is this is a top 25 matchup on the road with a sellout crowd,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Sarkisian</a> said, via HornSports. “We know the challenge we’re faced with, what’s on tape, and what they look like. We don’t want to count our possessions in this game. We want to make our possessions count.”



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<h2>How Sarkisian’s Texas has fared after first loss of the season</h2>



Steve Sarkisian is currently coaching through his fourth <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> season in ‘The Forty Acres’. Through his first three seasons, the team has finished 5-7, 8-5, and 12-2, in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively. This is how the team bounced back after their first loss of the season in each year under Sarkisian:


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In 2021, the Longhorns undefeated season was short-lived, the Horns didn’t make it past the second week as they lost to Arkansas. However, the team bounced back with three consecutive wins after the early defeat, although the six-game losing streak that followed took away any progress. 



In 2022, the Horns lost again in the second week of college football, though to No. 1 Alabama by a one score game, and bounced back with a win the following week. As for last season, Texas fell on the Red River Shootout to Oklahoma as their 5-0 start was snapped. Texas got back on track and went on a seven-game win streak to close out the regular season 12-1 and secure a spot in the CFP semifinal.



This time around, the Longhorns hope for a similar trend and showcase the team’s resiliency under Coach Sark. During his first years in Austin, the team has yet to lose the week following their first loss of the season. While many variables contribute to this pattern, it demonstrates that the program and its players don’t fold at the first sign of adversity.

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NCAAF News: Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian makes something clear on Vanderbilt - Bolavip US

No. 25 Vanderbilt is looking to deliver their second upset victory of the season. The Commodores aim to make another statement in the SEC by taking down No. 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a>. While the pressure is on Texas to bounce back after their loss to Georgia, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea made an honest admission about Steve Sarkisian’s program ahead of their matchup in Nashville this weekend.



Once is a fluke, twice is a pattern. If Vanderbilt takes down another Top-5 team in the country, then Lea’s program will be acknowledged as the giant’s slayer in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>. The Commodores are on a three-game win streak, this run started with the shocking victory over Alabama. Lea and the program hope it doesn’t come to an end when they host the Horns.



Texas’ season has shifted at the drop of a hat, perhaps a golden one. After the triumph in the Red River Shootout, Sarkisian’s team fell to the Bulldogs and the bubble may have burst on their dream season. Though frustration is palpable in Austin, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vanderbilt">Vanderbilt</a> HC Clark Lea made a big admission on how the Longhorns could fuel off it, rather than drown in it.



“It can swing either way,” Clark Lea said, per On3. “When we’ve had a tough loss, the game at Missouri, there’s a world where that can be taken as heartbreaking, and how do you come back from that? How devastated is the locker room? Or you can take it and say the guys will be motivated, they’re so close, they’re going to keep inching towards that breakthrough. I think you can take that and go either way with it.”



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<h2>Clark Lea on preparing for Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning</h2>



When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian">Steve Sarkisian</a> subbed out Ewers and put Manning into the game against Georgia, he didn’t just send a message to the locker room but to the rest of the NCAA watching. Much talk had focused on the Longhorns’ depth at quarterback and how Sarkisian might play both QBs depending on game situations. That may come to fruition, and Vanderbilt will not be risking coming out flat-footed with their defensive gameplan.


 

 

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“I believe that this is a system on offense that doesn’t change dramatically with respect to who’s taking the snaps,” Clark Lea stated. “So, we’re preparing to defend the system. Obviously, both quarterbacks have played so I wouldn’t be surprised to see both. They got injury history there and you just never know.“



<h2>Can Vanderbilt talk Playoffs yet?</h2>



The Commodores are one of the biggest Cinderella stories in the country. After their statement triumph over Bama, the program has built on their success and strung together consecutive wins to earn a place in the AP Top-25. 



Though they are still a long way from earning a playoff berth, the team does not shy away from dreaming of making the extended <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> postseason, however, coach Lea was wary on his thoughts.



“With respect to the potential of what this year could come to, is the understanding that we’re going to have to play really well from here to the finish line have a chance at the postseason. So we’re not getting ahead of our skis.”