Quinn Ewers injury update: Huge update on Texas QB after medical setback during Kentucky game

Quinn Ewers' Texas Longhorns were able to stay atop the Southeastern Conference after a Week 13 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, 31-14, on Saturday. It was the penultimate regular season game.

However, there is some concern for the Longhorns as Ewers is reportedly in some discomfort and getting checked up to see if there is something wrong.

During the game against Kentucky, Quinn Ewers seemingly injured his ankle. Anwar Richardson of "Orange Bloods" is reporting that the quarterback will undergo an MRI today to evaluate the ankle injury.

It will be interesting to see what the diagnosis is of Ewers' ankle injury once the MRI comes back.

The starting quarterback of Longhorns has already missed time this season with an abdominal injury and this latest blow could not come at a worse time. If the injury is serious enough to sideline him, expect to see Arch Manning under center for the time being.

What does this Quinn Ewers injury mean for the Texas Longhorns going forward?

The Texas Longhorns need to win next week against the Texas A&M Aggies to officially clinch a berth in the SEC Championship Game. While a loss does not necessarily mean the program is eliminated from the College Football Playoff contention, it would be a lot more difficult to get them in.

If the Longhorns are able to make the College Football Playoff, there is almost a month layoff between the SEC Championship Game and the first round of the CFP.

That would give Quinn Ewers time to let this ankle injury subside and be as close to 100 percent fitness as possible. If the Texas Longhorns win the SEC Championship, they would also be awarded a first-round bye, giving Ewers an additional few days of recovery.

Quinn Ewers has dealt with injuries over the last few years that have kept him out of games. But overall, he has been a solid player.

While Arch Manning provides a sense of comfort under center as well, there is no substitute for Ewers' experience of the College Football Playoff last season. This team is at its best with a healthy Quinn Ewers under center.