Looking at Texas QB Quinn Ewers' significant statistical improvement

October 2, 2023 11:51 am CT
Quinn Ewers is a much better quarterback for the Texas Longhorns this season. The proof is in the stat sheet, despite what might be many onlookers preconceived views of the Longhorns’ starting quarterback.
You can hear the complaints, unreasonable at that, from several fans after the first missed downfield throw of every game. Texas faithful might have made up their minds, but Ewers is a far more improved player than he is being credited as this season.
Let’s look at a few of the statistical categories in which Ewers is a far better quarterback than last season.
The former five-star recruit has improved his completion percentage from 58% last season to 66% in 2023. He had 2,177 passing yards last season in 10 games. He is now on pace for 3,259 passing yards over a 12-game span.
Last season, Ewers averaged 7.4 yards per attempt. He has increased that average to 9.2 yards per attempt. Ewers’ touchdown to interception ratio has increased from 5:2 to 10:1.
As of now the Texas signal caller is No. 13 in college football with a 82.9 QBR. His passer rating has increased from 132.6 to 164.7 since last season. In his last two games, Ewers has eclipsed a 70% completion rate.
Ewers even brings more in the running game this season. He has 25 carries for 74 yards and five touchdowns through five games. Sacks held him to -52 yards on 24 carries in 2022. The Texas starter had one rushing touchdown a year ago.
Quinn Ewers is a much better quarterback this season. He will look to continue his improved play against the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.