In a stunning announcement, Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has declared his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia Bulldogs for the 2025 college football season, ending his time at Texas and passing on opportunities to join other prominent programs, including the Oregon Ducks.

 

Ewers, who has been one of the most highly-touted quarterbacks in college football since his high school days, played an integral role for the Longhorns over the past seasons. His decision to leave Texas shocked many in the football world, as Ewers had been showing promise as the future of the Longhorns’ offense. However, after careful consideration, the talented signal-caller has decided to take his talents to Georgia, where he hopes to finish his college career in pursuit of a national title and further develop his skills under the guidance of Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart.

 

The decision to join Georgia over Oregon and other programs in the running is seen as a strategic move for Ewers. Georgia has been one of the top programs in the country in recent years, winning back-to-back national championships in 2022 and 2023. Their consistent dominance in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), coupled with their strong development of quarterbacks, made the Bulldogs an enticing option for Ewers. Many see Georgia’s program as a place where he can further refine his craft and potentially position himself for a high selection in the NFL Draft.

 

In a statement regarding his decision, Ewers expressed his excitement about the opportunity to join Georgia. “I’ve had an incredible time at Texas, but after careful reflection, I believe Georgia is the right place for me to finish my career and pursue my dreams,” Ewers said. “I’m excited to join a program with such a winning culture, elite coaching staff, and incredible teammates. I know this decision will help me take my game to the next level and compete for a championship.”

 

While the Georgia Bulldogs were the clear frontrunner in Ewers’ decision, the Oregon Ducks were also strongly in the mix. Oregon, known for its innovative offensive schemes and strong recruiting, had been actively pursuing Ewers in the hopes of securing his services for the future. However, Ewers ultimately opted for Georgia’s winning pedigree and the chance to compete at the highest level in the SEC.

 

The decision has sent ripples through the college football landscape, with Georgia fans excited about the prospect of having Ewers at the helm of their offense in 2025. For Texas, it represents a significant loss, as they will now need to find a successor to lead their offense moving forward. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed his understanding of Ewers’ decision but acknowledged the challenges of replacing a quarterback of his caliber.

 

“Quinn has been a fantastic leader for this team, and while we are disappointed to see him go, we wish him the best in his next chapter at Georgia,” Sarkisian said. “We have great confidence in our program and the quarterbacks we have here, and we’re excited to continue building for the future.”

 

For Ewers, his choice to join Georgia represents the next chapter in his football career. As he prepares for his final seasons in college, all eyes will be on him as he takes the field for the Bulldogs, looking to add to his already impressive football legacy.