Former Texas QB Quinn Ewers Makes Surprise Visit to Austin

Longhorns fans excited to see Ewers reconnect with head coach Steve Sarkisian

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who recently completed his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins, made a surprise visit to Austin on Wednesday to reconnect with Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Ewers was a key part of the Texas program, leading the team to the College Football Playoff Semifinals in back-to-back seasons and helping them win their first Big 12 Championship since 2009.

Why it matters

Ewers was a beloved figure during his time at Texas, and his return to Austin is sure to excite Longhorns fans who are eager to see him reconnect with the program and his former coach. As Texas transitions to the Arch Manning era, Ewers' visit serves as a reminder of the team's recent success and the important role he played in it.

The details

In photos shared by the Texas Football Instagram account, Ewers and Sarkisian were seen catching up on the field at DKR. The two spent three seasons together, with Ewers as the Longhorns' starting quarterback. During his rookie year with the Dolphins, Ewers started three games, going 55-of-83 passing for 622 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

  • Ewers recently completed his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins.
  • Ewers made his surprise visit to Austin on Wednesday.

The players

Quinn Ewers

A former Texas Longhorns quarterback who is now playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team, who previously coached Ewers during his time at Texas.

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What they’re saying

“I'm super proud of Quinn. He's taught me a lot, probably unknowingly to him, because what he went through every year dealing with injury, what he goes through where I don't know if he'd ever live up to the standards of what everybody thinks he's supposed to be. But at the end of the day, all he did was show up every day and work and be a great leader and be a great teammate.”

— Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns Head Coach (Texas Football)

The takeaway

Ewers' surprise visit to Austin is a testament to the strong bond he developed with the Texas program and its coaching staff during his time as the Longhorns' starting quarterback. His return to the Forty Acres serves as a reminder of the team's recent success and the important role he played in it, as the Longhorns transition to the Arch Manning era.