BREAKING: Arch Manning gets Texas shot as NFL Draft prospect Quinn Ewers discovers fate

Arch Manning following ' injury.

On Thursday, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian announced will start in relief of Ewers, who went down against UTSA.

Ewers is expected to be "week to week" with an abdominal strain, but will miss the Louisiana Monroe contest this week.

Manning replaced Ewers in the second quarter, with the 21-year-old leaving the field in tears.

But and threw a touchdown pass on his first play of the game before running for a stunning 67-yard score on just his third snap.

The redshirt freshman finished with five total touchdowns and was even rested in the fourth quarter as Texas commanded such a dominant lead.

Manning completed 9-of-12 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant performance as the Longhorns emerged 56-7 victors.

The news is fairly unsurprising given Texas are a 44.5-point favorite at home against Louisiana-Monroe.

This means the Longhorns can rest Ewers until he is fully recovered, while also affording Manning key starting experience.

Manning's remarkable performance after Ewers went down has sent fans into a craze.

He is now the No.

7 favorite for the Heisman Trophy, even after Sarkisian has made it clear that Ewers is still the teams unquestionable starter.

Ewers was the Heisman favorite entering Week 3 following the in Week 2.

Despite Ewers starting ahead of the freshman and entering the season as a clear star in , Manning was committed to starring for Texas.

The 19-year-old refused to transfer to speed up his development, instead waiting for his opportunity.

Its tough because you want to be out there playing with your boys, .

But (it came down to) just realizing theres nowhere else I want to be, and it was my dream to play at Texas.

Im going to stick it out and play there eventually.

Ewers understands the talent his backup possesses.

He is confident Manning will follow his familial path and go all the way to the .

I think he understands that what hes got here is hes gonna be the most ready whenever he goes to the NFL, Ewers said.

I think coach Sark (Steve Sarkisian) does the best job getting quarterbacks ready for the NFL and developing guys.

[Manning will] be playing in his third year.

Hell be more than comfortable in operating the offense, and its just a really good fit for him.

Ewers also discussed Manning's patience, adding: I think his actions definitely go to show that the kids got some patience, for sure.

I know its tough, because when I went to Ohio State, obviously its tough sitting behind somebody..

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