.Jake Trotter, ESPN Elder WriterSep 7, 2024, 06:22 PM ETCloseJake Trotter covers university soccer for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2011. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman as well as Middletown (Ohio) Publication newspapers. You can follow him @Jake_Trotter. ANN TRELLIS, Mich.-- Vince Young and Texas involved Big 10 nation 19 years ago and also delivered a claim. Unflappable, Young propelled those Longhorns past No. 2 Ohio Condition, preparing show business for Texas' enchanting go to the championship game that ended along with Young's well-known sprint past the Flower Dish pylon.The Longhorns were back in the Big 10 on Sunday. As well as behind yet another unflappable quarterback, Texas again provided a claim-- this time around in the Big House-- that these Longhorns are actually keyed for their very own headline run.Behind junior quarterback Quinn Ewers, who, like Young performed, keeps sparing his greatest performances for the brightest lightings, Texas completely disassembled No. 10 Michigan on the way to a definite 31-12 victory." This one game isn't heading to specify our period," Longhorns train Steve Sarkisian stated subsequently. "But I believe it would certainly function as a good pressure indicator of the sort of team that our experts can be." Along with the practical Ewers, these Longhorns could be a crew that wins its very first championship game considering that 2005. Experiencing a Michigan self defense still loaded with numerous potential first-round NFL receipt picks, consisting of defensive deal with Builder Graham and cornerback Are going to Johnson, Texas relocated the round at willpower. The Wolverines blitzed. They hung back. They camouflaged coverages. They attempted whatever. Absolutely nothing worked against Ewers." Our company carried out an actually excellent project enjoying with poise and also calmness," Ewers said.Editor's Picks2 RelatedThe Longhorns transformed seven of their initial 8 attempts on 3rd down, along with Ewers discovering recipients time and time. He also turned on the additional third-down effort, however his rushing, 24-yard touchdown strike to DeAndre Moore Jr. on the opening drive was actually negated through a holding call.That fine caused an overlooked basket, yet it failed to concern. Ewers returned as well as continued accomplishing elapseds." There's one thing regarding Quinn in his disposition. He's a quite tranquil individual. He's definitely collected. He certainly never rides the mental rollercoaster," Sarkisian stated. "When you have actually obtained a quarterback that everybody can count on, that simply energies peace of mind and opinion that, 'Hey, permit's go do our part, due to the fact that the guy that is actually keeping the round every play he gets on aspect.'" The Longhorns have reason to count on Ewers, that is actually right now the only FBS quarterback in the nation considering that the beginning of final time to throw 3 touchdowns without an interception against various AP top-10 opponents, depending on to ESPN Stats & Info. In 2015, Ewers masqueraded 349 lawns in a victory over then-third-ranked Alabama.Against Michigan, Ewers was just as respected. He accomplished 24 of 36 passes for 246 gardens, as Texas scored on 4 straight pushes in the very first half, featuring three touchdowns, to place the Wolverines on their heels.He tossed a 21-yard goal to limited side Gunnar Controls, who do with a career-high 7 receptions for 98 gardens. Then, after a Michigan fumble in the last min of the first half, Ewers finished 4 straight passes, capped with a 5-yard goal throw to Matthew Golden on third-and-goal along with 10 secs to go. The elapsed placed Texas up 24-3 as well as, efficiently, placed the Wolverines away." When he is actually certain [our team feel] easy," Golden stated of Ewers. "We [feel like] we can easily score 60." Yet along with a strengthened outrageous product line right now apparently constructed for the SEC, and also a protection that bewildered the Wolverines, Texas will not need to have to slash 60 to maintain gaining games.Michigan created only 88 backyards of offense in the initial half, as well as procured off only 9 participates in the entire very first quarter-- their fewest in an initial fourth considering that 2011, according to ESPN Statistics & Information.When Ewers swung a 7-yard goal pass to managing back Jaydon Blue late in the 3rd fourth, the Big Property began to drain out." I was hoping to learn more about our own selves," Sarkisian claimed. "Will we be actually bewildered by the setting?" Our individuals played a quite comprised soccer activity. They played tough, they played bodily. ... Our company weren't truly trying to come to prove everything. Our experts would like to play our label, our style of football." Nineteen years back, the Longhorns learned in Week 2 at Ohio Arena that they had an unique quarterback who could lead them to success versus any individual anywhere. After that Young performed merely that, leading Texas to a significant draw USC at the Flower Bowl.The Longhorns possess one more unique quarterback right now. And while other tests lie ahead, Ewers showed once again, that along with him, Texas is ready to trump anybody anywhere.