Texas star Quinn Ewers was given the ultimate compliment by one analyst assessing the College Football Playoff's four remaining quarterbacks.

Quinn Ewers' quick release and diverse arm slottings — some parts C.J. Stroud and even some Patrick Mahomes — all started with his dad.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass in the end zone to score during the first overtime period as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025.

Quinn Ewers was only at Ohio State for one semester, but the Texas quarterback enjoyed his time as a Buckeye and has no regrets about it.

The four quarterbacks in the College Football Playoff semifinals will be facing four of the best defenses in the country. All four defenses rank in the top seven nationally in scoring defense, top eight in total defense,

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers entered the 2024 college football season as a top NFL Draft prospect and one of the most marketable names in the NIL space. Despite leading Texas to the College Football Playoff, Ewers’ draft stock has slipped, fueling speculation about his next move.

"Sources tell On3 that if the Texas quarterback were to return to college football and enter the portal, he would be one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in college football history," wrote Nakos. "Sources told On3 that Ewers has received a $6 million offer to return and enter the portal."

Can Texas football upset Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl? We make the case for the Longhorns to advance in the College Football Playoff.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and quarterback Will Howard are making their final preparations for this week's matchup against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. A win would place Ohio State in the national championship game,

Quarterback Quinn Ewers, who spent a semester at Ohio State in 2021, leads Texas into the semifinals against the Buckeyes.